Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Ashlawn Drive, Boston, PE21 9PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston is a primary school in Boston for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Boston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 March 2012, report published 23 April 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
Saint Mary's is a friendly, welcoming school where all pupils have a sense of belonging. Pupils are happy and they feel safe. One typical pupil comment was, 'The teachers help us and look after us here. They make us feel comfortable.' Pupils know the school's values and try their best to live by them. Pupils learn about the importance of love, hope, truth, peace and mercy. They enjoy earning merits, badges and 'Shining Lights' awards linked to these values. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. They make sure that every pupil is fully included in all aspects of school life. Staff make sure that pupils get the support they need to access all parts of the curriculum and make good progress. Pupils behave well. They show respect towards others. They try their best and take pride in their work. Pupils understand what bullying is. They know that it is not tolerated at their school. There are many opportunities at Saint Mary's for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy going to book club, drama club and cookery club, as well as sports clubs, such as those for badminton, table tennis and football. Pupils enjoy taking on positions of responsibility too.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, it is not clear how pupils will build their knowledge of important concepts over time. This means that pupils do not systematically deepen their understanding of all the themes and ideas that run through subjects. Leaders must ensure that teachers add to pupils' knowledge of key concepts by linking the important things that pupils have learned in the past with what they are learning now.
- Sometimes, younger pupils sound out and blend words aloud when they do not always need to. This means that they do not read fluently, and it prevents them from having a clear understanding of what they are reading. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of reading fluency, so that pupils get the help they need to become fluent readers as quickly as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
189 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Road Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Road Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Gleed-Thornley
- Phone
- 01205362092
- Address
- Ashlawn Drive, Boston, PE21 9PX
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 146241
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.