SchoolScoresWilliam Lovell CofE Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Main Road, Stickney, Boston, PE22 8AA
01205 480352 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 March 2026 , published 20 May 2026.
In short: 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Requires significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Lincolnshire comparisons use the 8 of its 54 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 46 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 40% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 73% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 22% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 78% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 29% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 63% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 51% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 41% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 66% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 83% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 58% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincolnshire. Higher than 27% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 74% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lincolnshire figures pool parents at the Lincolnshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
13% — 29 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 33 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 13% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 29.4 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
55 pupils in this year group.
84% — 8 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 71% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 63 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 132 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.4% | 27.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 100% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.6% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 3% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 41.2% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 68.9 | 25.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.95% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 36% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 14% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 11.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 William Lovell CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
William Lovell CofE Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was met.
How did William Lovell CofE Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 13% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 33 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend William Lovell CofE Academy?
69% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend William Lovell CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is William Lovell CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put William Lovell CofE Academy as their first choice for 63 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 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 138756.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.