Boston Spa Academy, Wetherby

Outstanding
Secondary
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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~2.7km)Possible (~3.9km)Unlikely (~5.1km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Peter Hollywood
Pupils:1,498 / 1,200 capacity
LA:Leeds
Phone:01937846636
Address:Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6RW
Trust:THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2018

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:146217
UKPRN:10081002
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Wetherby and Easingwold
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.

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At a Glance

19.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

22.4

Avg class size

61

Total classes

17 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Comprehensive (Stand A)
103m · 2 min walk
Boston Spa Academy (at)
117m · 2 min walk
Wickham Avenue
284m · 5 min walk
Rhodes Lane (near)
556m · 9 min walk
Moor End (N bound)
623m · 10 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

125%

Over capacity

1,498 pupils

1,200 capacity

298 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Wetherby

High pressure
New homes approved:316
Projected new pupils:57

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wetherby

Admissions Demand - Leeds

Low demand0.95x oversubscription

Places available

9,889

Applications

9,401

Got 1st preference

84.0%

Got preferred school

95.4%

Secondary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)

Inspection History(102)

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Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.99103%

Overall absence

22.04301%

Persistent absence

1,302

Enrolments

Authorised3.86887%
Unauthorised4.12216%
Persistent (10%+)22.04301%
Severe (50%+)3.91705%

Absence trend

5.48386%
18/19
4.83628%
20/21
8.23784%
21/22
10.41089%
22/23
9.2838%
23/24
7.99103%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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