Hawthorn Tree School, Boston

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff, and governors, I welcome you to Hawthorn Tree Primary School. It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school community and to share with you what makes Hawthorn Tree such a special place to learn, grow and belong."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama, choir, STEM and art.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Hawthorn Tree School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 55% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Hawthorn Tree School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hawthorn Tree School are St Nicholas CE Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Tower Road Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston (1.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 97% maths); and Fishtoft Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths).

Hawthorn Tree School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (61%) and Mixed (5%).

Hawthorn Tree School had 33 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Boston Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hawthorn Tree School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 74 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hawthorn Tree School issued 13 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Hawthorn Tree School are Boston High School (1.3 miles), The Boston Grammar School (1.3 miles) and Haven High Academy (1.7 miles).