Haven High Academy, based in Boston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Haven High Academy currently has around 1272 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 15.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 49.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.9%. other white pupils make up about 33.4% , followed by unclassified at 20%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 12% who stay in school sixth forms and 72% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Marian Road, Boston, PE21 9HB |
| Website: | http://www.havenhighacademy.net/ |
| Telephone: | 01205311979 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Austin Sheppard |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138754 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1275 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1272 |
| Number of Boys: | 691 |
| Number of Girls: | 581 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 49.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.90% | 533 |
| Other White | 33.40% | 425 |
| Unclassified | 20.00% | 254 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 16 |
| African | 1.00% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Robin Hoods Walk , PE21 9LQ | - not rated | 376 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy Robin Hoods Walk , PE21 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston St Mary's RC Primary School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Tower Road Primary School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitwood County Secondary School for Girls Marian Road , PE21 9HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haven High Technology College Marian Road , PE21 9HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College Rochford Campus , Skirbeck Road PE21 6JF | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway School Tunnard Street , PE21 6PL | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chestnuts Pupil Referral Unit The Carlton Centre , Carlton Road PE21 8LN | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fielding Community Special School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.