Wyberton Primary Academy, based in Boston, provides primary education, 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 has a none religious character.

Wyberton Primary Academy currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.8%). other white pupils make up about 13.5%

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

School Information

Address: Saundergate Lane, Boston, PE21 7BZ
Website: www.wybertonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01205364797
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lincolnshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sarah Paul
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146916

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 208
Number of Boys: 109
Number of Girls: 99

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.80%164
Other White13.50%28
Other Mixed2.90%6
African1.00%2
Bangladeshi1.00%2
Unclassified1.00%2
White and Black Caribbean1.00%2
White and Asian0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (0.8)
Writing: Average (-0.8)
Maths: Below Average (-2.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
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 3,270 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyberton Primary Academy
Saundergate Lane , Wyberton PE21 7BZ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wyberton Primary School
Saundergate Lane , Wyberton PE21 7BZ
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
The Saint Thomas' Church of England Primary School, Boston
Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ
- not rated 1,714 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ
- not rated 1,714 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Boston Staniland Primary & Nursery School
Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF
- not rated 2,788 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 3,096 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
The Boston Grammar School
South End , PE21 6JY
- not rated 3,096 yd Foundation school No Boys 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 3,181 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool
126 London Road , PE21 7HB
- not rated 1,485 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakwood House Independent School
Oakwood House ( Woodlands Court), Boston Road , Kirton PE20 1DS
- not rated 2,906 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Bridge House Independent School
Grantham Road , PE21 7NL
- not rated 2,980 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.