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10 state primary schools within 2 miles and 4 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of PE21 9, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of PE21 9 is the average position of the 9 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near PE21 9

10 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of PE21 9, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Boston · 0.37 miles

    78of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.37 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 78
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.3 of 20 points

      0.37 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Boston · 1.0 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Park Academy

    State primary · Boston · 0.44 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.44 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.6 of 20 points

      0.44 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

    State primary · Boston · 0.82 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.82 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      0.82 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Tower Road Academy

    State primary · Boston · 0.38 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.38 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.38 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Staniland Academy

    State primary · Boston · 1.1 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.9 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Boston West Academy

    State primary · Boston · 1.4 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Carlton Road Academy

    State primary · Boston · 0.76 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.76 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.4 of 20 points

      0.76 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Boston · 1.7 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 13.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Hawthorn Tree School

    State primary · Boston · 1.5 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: better than 35% of schools in England

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.2 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near PE21 9

4 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of PE21 9, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Boston High School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Boston · 0.42 miles

    69of 100

    0.42 miles · results: top 23% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters15.6 of 20 points

      Top 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.42 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 116 of 158. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Haven High Academy

    State secondary · Boston · 0.26 miles

    50of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.26 miles · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.65 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Inadequate. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19 of 20 points

      0.26 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 115.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. The Boston Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Boston · 0.81 miles

    48of 100

    0.81 miles · classes of 21 on average · absence 5.8% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters3.6 of 20 points

      Better than 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.43 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.8 of 20 points

      0.81 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 134 of 163. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Thomas Middlecott Academy

    State secondary · Boston · 4.6 miles

    35of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 26 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)

    How it scored 35
    • Resultsmatters1.2 of 20 points

      Better than 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.78 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of PE21 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 70.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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