Boston Spa Academy

Academy converter · Secondary school · Wetherby, Leeds
LS23 6RW
Composite score
69.5

Boston Spa Academy at a glance

Located in Wetherby, Leeds, Boston Spa Academy is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,456 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Outstanding' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 55.6 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.5 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 13% of secondary schools in England.

71% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 84% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#424
National rank
#20
In Yorkshire and The Humber
#4
In Leeds
Top 13%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
55.6
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
71%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
84%
% EBacc grade 5+
41%
EBacc average points score
5.28

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,456 % FSM ever-6 20.8% % EAL 12.8% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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