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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Boston, PE21 7RZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#8,703
of 13,686 nationally

About St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy in Boston has strong parent endorsement, with 81% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That figure comes from 27 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 89 applications for 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. All 44 first-preference applicants were offered a place. Parents who responded were particularly positive about the school making them aware of what their child will learn, with 70% strongly agreeing, and 67% strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school. On behaviour, 56% strongly agreed that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, though 15% strongly disagreed. The school also scored well on clubs and activities, with 67% strongly agreeing their child can take part.

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)

The full report on this school

What 27 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

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

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.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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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.