Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11415 pupils

Fydell Crescent, PE21 8SSWebsite01205353062

Inspected415 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Inspected May 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils415

Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils415

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Type

Free

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

415 / 420 (99%)

Head Teacher

Miss Jo Bland

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 45%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.0%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.6%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication34 pupils (44%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty33 pupils (43%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (9%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)22

Support staff (FTE)27

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils415

Free school meals36.9%

English as additional language66.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White Other54.2%

White British29.9%

Mixed Other4.8%

Unclassified3.6%

Other2.4%

Pakistani1.7%

Indian1.2%

Asian Other0.7%

Black African0.7%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

25 responses

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Well led80.0%

Informed70.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,046

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,354 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,581

Support staff£1,427

Premises£87

Energy£104

Learning resources£205

Income per pupil£6,605

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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