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Thomas Middlecott Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Kimberley Willmot

corporate_fareTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

location_onBoston, PE20 1JS

language Visit Website phone 1205722336

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

576

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Attainment 8

32.1

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GCSE Rank

#51 in Lincolnshire

#3,141 of 3,216 nationally

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Thomas Middlecott Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Boston, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Thomas Middlecott Academy is an academy sponsor led in Boston, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 600 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.1, placing the school #51 in Lincolnshire and #3,141 of 3,216 nationally. 15.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 22.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

32.1

Grade 5+ E&M

15.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.2%

Entering EBacc21.60%

EBacc APS2.69

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

29.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.00%

EBacc APS2.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

29.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS2.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

30.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS2.51

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.7

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 June 2025

Inspection Report

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07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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25 June 2019

Inspection Report

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06 December 2018

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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26 September 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2025-06-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2023-03-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-06-25

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-12-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-06-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-09-26

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-10-29

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

20.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.2%(55 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 600 pupils. During this period, there were 120 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	600	120	20.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	602	154	25.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	578	116	20.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	588	119	20.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	589	93	15.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	574	145	25.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	576	144	25.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	590	122	20.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	571	83	14.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	572	58	10.1%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	570	68	11.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	542	47	8.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	543	7	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	550	63	11.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	517	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	517	35	6.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	516	60	11.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	503	40	8.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	503	33	6.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	490	43	8.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	482	67	13.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	481	33	6.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	483	46	9.5%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	473	29	6.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	479	95	19.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	469	73	15.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

52.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree3%

agree41%

disagree24%

strongly disagree24%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree3%

agree31%

disagree31%

strongly disagree31%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree3%

agree21%

disagree34%

strongly disagree28%

don't know3%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes48%

no52%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree14%

disagree14%

strongly disagree50%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree10%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree14%

don't know21%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree7%

agree31%

disagree28%

strongly disagree21%

don't know14%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree31%

disagree17%

strongly disagree24%

don't know7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

agree55%

disagree28%

strongly disagree17%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree10%

agree17%

disagree28%

strongly disagree21%

don't know24%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes34%

no66%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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