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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Boston, PE21 7RZPrimary School·Ages 4-11
OutstandingQuality of Ed.

99%

Capacity

415

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Boston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 415 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

the school is led by headteacher Joanne Sharples, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8703rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 15 in Boston.

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 44 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (27 responses).

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

On-site facilities at St Thomas CofE Primary Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Boston, St Thomas CofE Primary 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 CharacterChurch of England
AddressWyberton Low Road, Boston, Boston, PE21 7RZ
HeadteacherJoanne Sharples
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils415
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity415 / 420 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education

Outstanding

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)

8703rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 64%

813th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 60%

7th of 15

In Boston

Top 50%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

57%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:71%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:69%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

60%

'23/24

57%

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

Ofsted Parent View

27 responses

Would Recommend This School

81%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
8%
Concerns dealt with
63%
Strengths95%+ agree
Subject rangeClubs & activities

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersDanceCricketSwimmingAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

44

Applications

89

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

44 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01205362860www.stthomasacademy.co.uk/

Wyberton Low Road, Boston

Boston, PE21 7RZ

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Wyberton Low Road, Boston

Boston, PE21 7RZ

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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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