Is William Lovell Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded two areas at Expected standard, two at Urgent improvement and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 54th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are William Lovell Church of England Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at William Lovell Church of England Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 28.3 (England: 46.2). 7.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at William Lovell Church of England Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at William Lovell Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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William Lovell Church of England Academy

Main Road, Stickney, Boston, PE22 8AA

Local ranking54th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

450

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Requires significant improvement.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Urgent improvement
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 28.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 7.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 17.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 64

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 73.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 315
Boys: 164 (47%)
Girls: 183 (53%)
Capacity: 450 (77% full)
SEND: 41.6%
FSM Eligible: 51.4%
EAL: 10.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.0%
SEN Support: 34.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,880/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 14.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 41.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.2%
White Other: 8.9%
Black African: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.7%
Other: 0.7%
White Irish: 0.3%

84.2%

White British

8.9%

White Other

2.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01205480352

enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk

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Main Road

Boston, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138756
UKPRN: 10037413
Establishment No.: 4516
Trust: LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST

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