Primary schools in Boston, ranked
The 23 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.
Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.
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1
The Sibsey Free Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
11%higher standard78%expected standard -
2
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
4%higher standard74%expected standard -
3
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
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3%higher standard72%expected standard -
4
Wyberton Primary Academy
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0%higher standard72%expected standard -
5
Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School
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7%higher standard71%expected standard -
6
The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school
10%higher standard69%expected standard -
7
Boston West Academy
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7%higher standard69%expected standard -
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The Mareham-le-Fen Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
11%higher standard67%expected standard -
9
Fishtoft Academy
Academy sponsor led
0%higher standard64%expected standard -
10
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
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8%higher standard63%expected standard -
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Kirton Primary School
Community school
7%higher standard63%expected standard -
12
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Free schools
0%higher standard63%expected standard -
13
Tower Road Academy
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11%higher standard62%expected standard -
14
Hawthorn Tree School
Community school
9%higher standard58%expected standard -
15
Staniland Academy
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0%higher standard58%expected standard -
16
Park Academy
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4%higher standard53%expected standard -
17
Carlton Road Academy
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0%higher standard53%expected standard -
18
Old Leake Primary Academy
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6%higher standard52%expected standard -
19
Gipsey Bridge Academy
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0%higher standard46%expected standard -
20
Wrangle Primary Academy
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0%higher standard38%expected standard -
21
Stickney Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
0%higher standard35%expected standard -
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The New Leake Primary School
Community school
0%higher standard14%expected standard -
23
Frithville Primary School
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0%higher standard13%expected standard
Common questions
- Which is the best primary school in Boston?
- By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Sibsey Free Primary School ranks first of 23 ranked primary schools in Boston, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
- How are schools in Boston ranked?
- Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
- How many primary schools are ranked in Boston?
- 23 primary schools in Boston published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.
Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.