Boston Spa Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Address | Clifford Moor Road, LS23 6RW |
| School Website | www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1937846636 |
| URN | 146217 |
School Census
| Total | 1362 |
| Girls/Boys | 681/681 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 237 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Outstanding |
| 29/04/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 89.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.2 |
| Progress 8 | 0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76% |
| Entering EBacc | 30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.11 |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 743 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 659 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 636 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 603 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 253 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 436 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Street, , LS23 6DF
Primrose Lane Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westwood Way, , LS23 6DX
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westwood Way, , LS23 6DX