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Park Academy

Boston, PE21 9LQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#12,005
of 13,686 nationally

About Park Academy

Park Academy’s headline KS2 results sit well below the Lincolnshire local authority average, which is a key point for parents to weigh up. In the 2023/24 academic year, just 43% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 57%. That puts the school at the bottom of the 15 primary schools in Boston, ranking 15th out of 15, and in the bottom 50% nationally. The school is also oversubscribed, with 47 applications for 25 places in 2025/26, so local demand remains strong despite the academic picture. The most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025 rated the school Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and leadership, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The ungraded inspection noted that standards were maintained, suggesting the school is stable under headteacher Kris Radford.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRobin Hoods Walk, Boston, Boston, PE21 9LQ
HeadteacherKris Radford
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils332
Free School Meals (FSM)33.7%
School Capacity332 / 315 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCricketDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Park Academy

Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.