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Tower Road Academy

Boston, PE21 9PXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
73 1st-choice / 73 places
Ranking
#4,505
of 13,686 nationally

About Tower Road Academy

Tower Road Academy in Boston is a state primary school for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently a popular choice among local families. With 561 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is not yet full, but demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 133 total applications for 73 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. All 73 first-preference applicants received offers, which suggests that while the school is oversubscribed, it is still accessible to those who prioritise it. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools and indicates a significant level of disadvantage among the intake. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision, so it serves families looking for a straightforward, non-denominational primary education from Reception upwards.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAshlawn Drive, Boston, Boston, PE21 9PX
HeadteacherS Smith
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils561
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity561 / 630 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:05-18:00

Source: towerroadacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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