SchoolScoresSwineshead St Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Swineshead St Mary's Primary School, Abbey Road, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3EN
01205 820356 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 October 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
34 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 120558), before it changed to its current form.
71% — 12 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.5% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 15th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.44% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 25 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 19 state primary schools in Boston. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Swineshead St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swineshead St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 October 2021.
How did Swineshead St Mary's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Swineshead St Mary's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Swineshead St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151178.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.