Staniland Academy is a primary school in Boston, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Staniland Academy currently has around 508 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 41.7% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 48%. white british pupils make up about 39.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Peck Avenue, Boston, PE21 8DF
Website: https://www.stanilandacademy.net/
Telephone: 01205365527
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lincolnshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Bailey
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138752

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 508
Number of Boys: 266
Number of Girls: 242

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 20% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White48.00%244
White British39.60%201
African3.30%17
Indian3.00%15
Pakistani1.20%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%6
Other Mixed1.00%5
White and Black African0.80%4
Bangladeshi0.80%4
White and Asian0.60%3
White and Black Caribbean0.40%2
Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.0)
Maths: Above Average (2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boston Nursery School
Church Road , PE21 0LJ
3out of 4 1,887 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boston Staniland Primary & Nursery School
Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Staniland Academy
Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Staniland County Junior School
Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Staniland County Infant School
Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Boston Carlton Road Primary School
Carlton Road , PE21 8QX
- not rated 675 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Boston Grammar School
South End , PE21 6JY
3out of 4 1,176 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Boston Grammar School
South End , PE21 6JY
- not rated 1,176 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Haven High Academy
Marian Road , PE21 9HB
1out of 4 1,867 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kitwood County Secondary School for Girls
Marian Road , PE21 9HB
- not rated 1,867 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Haven High Technology College
Marian Road , PE21 9HB
- not rated 1,867 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boston College
Rochford Campus , Skirbeck Road PE21 6JF
- not rated 1,635 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Chestnuts Pupil Referral Unit
The Carlton Centre , Carlton Road PE21 8LN
- not rated 1,032 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Conway School
Tunnard Street , PE21 6PL
- not rated 1,273 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool
126 London Road , PE21 7HB
- not rated 1,399 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridge House Independent School
Grantham Road , PE21 7NL
- not rated 1,575 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
The John Fielding Community Special School
Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX
- not rated 2,218 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.