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Park Academy

Park Academy

Boston, PE21 9LQPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

105%

Capacity

332

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Park Academy

Park Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Boston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 332 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kris Radford, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12005th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 15 in Boston.

Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

Park Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (20 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Park Academy include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Boston, Park Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)

12005th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 88%

1167th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 86%

15th of 15

In Boston

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:51%
Higher:10%
Writing
Expected:65%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:57%
Higher:16%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

46%

'23/24

43%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

20 responses

Would Recommend This School

85%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
25%
Concerns dealt with
60%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeChild does well

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

25

Applications

47

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

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.

Contact Information

01205368805www.parkacademyboston.net

Robin Hoods Walk, Boston

Boston, PE21 9LQ

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Robin Hoods Walk, Boston

Boston, PE21 9LQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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