Hawthorn Tree School
Toot Lane, Boston, PE21 0PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hawthorn Tree School is a primary school in Boston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 10th of 22 primary schools in Boston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 November 2016, report published 7 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Every morning, senior leaders and staff are on hand at the front gate to welcome pupils into this nurturing school. As pupils rush into their classrooms in anticipation of what they will learn today, teachers remind them to show how they feel using the feelings boards. Teachers check on pupils who indicate that they are unhappy to see how they can help. Pupils feel both safe and happy at this school. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. Many pupils get involved in extra-curricular activities. Pupils talk enthusiastically about residential visits. There is a focus on developing pupils' talents and interests. There are many opportunities for pupils to demonstrate leadership. There is a clear sense that staff and pupils live by the school motto: 'where everyone is somebody'. Pupils say that bullying is extremely rare, and many pupils have never witnessed it. Pupils know that, at this school, bullying is not tolerated. Parents speak very highly about the school and the support teachers give to pupils. One parent summed up the views of many, when they said: 'Fantastic school, going from strength to strength. An amazingly dedicated, passionate group of teachers who work hard for all the children.'
What the school should improve
- Reading intervention for pupils who are falling behind is well targeted. This helps most pupils catch up quickly. On occasion, the strategies deployed during intervention are not as precise as they could be. Some pupils do not catch up as quickly as they should. Leaders must ensure that all adults trained to deliver reading interventions use the most effective strategies to support pupils who fall behind.
- A few foundation subjects have recently been redesigned. Teachers are not yet teaching these subjects as effectively as other subjects. As a result, in these subjects, some pupils do not get the depth of knowledge they could. Leaders should ensure that they continue to support all teachers to teach all subjects effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
364 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hawthorn Tree School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Tower Road Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Fishtoft Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sam Jessup
- Phone
- 01205363031
- Address
- Toot Lane, Boston, PE21 0PT
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120424
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.