Is St Nicholas CE Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 188th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Nicholas CE Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Woad Farm Road, Boston, PE21 0EF

Local ranking188th of 271 primary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 27

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 188
Boys: 98 (52%)
Girls: 89 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (78% full)
SEND: 36.2%
FSM Eligible: 44.1%
EAL: 59.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 33.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,574/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 42.0%
White British: 39.4%
Mixed Other: 6.9%
Asian Other: 3.7%
Black African: 3.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%

42.0%

White Other

39.4%

White British

6.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01205363210

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Woad Farm Road

Boston, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 147447
UKPRN: 10084225
Establishment No.: 2073
Trust: INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST

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