William Lovell Church of England Academy

How places are decided at William Lovell Church of England Academy

William Lovell Church of England Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge William Lovell Church of England Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged William Lovell Church of England Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend William Lovell Church of England Academy?

William Lovell Church of England Academy has 347 pupils on roll.

What ages does William Lovell Church of England Academy take?

William Lovell Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is William Lovell Church of England Academy located?

William Lovell Church of England Academy is located in Boston, PE22 8AA, Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to William Lovell Church of England Academy?

William Lovell Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does William Lovell Church of England Academy have a religious character?

Yes — William Lovell Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at William Lovell Church of England Academy?

When William Lovell Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. The child is in the care of the local authority (LAC), or has previously been in care (PLAC), or internationally previously adopted looked after children (IAPLAC); 2. A brother or sister at the school who will still be attending when the child is due to start; 3. Children who meet the religious criteria given below, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted. For entry into William Lovell Church of England Academy, priority may be given to children whose parents are regular worshipping members of the Church of England. In this case, the Governing Body will need written supporting evidence from the relevant clergy. Guidance from the Diocesan Board of Education indicates that regular worship means that you attend church at least once per month for at least a year before making your application. If you have only recently moved to the area, the academy can also consider written evidence of an equivalent commitment to a place of worship at your previous address, provided you have started to worship in the area you have moved to. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

What is the largest ethnic background at William Lovell Church of England Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.9% of pupils at William Lovell Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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