Old Leake Primary Academy, Boston
Old Leake Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Boston, part of Voyage Education Partnership. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, ended in a report card: 7 expected standard. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 23 schools in Boston with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted report card
- 0 of 7 areas strong or better
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Old Leake Primary Academy in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 9 June 2026 inspection grades Old Leake Primary Academy on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Expected standard. "From their relative starting points, pupils achieve well."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "The school has robust systems in place to monitor, challenge and support pupils' attendance."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "The school has robust systems in place for checking the quality of the curriculum and how effectively it is taught."
Early years - Expected standard. "Children are happy in the early years."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school knows all its pupils well."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders put pupils first."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school's personal development programme is broad and well organised."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "The school should ensure that staff interactions with children in the early years are of a consistent, high quality and support children to learn the curriculum effectively"; "Leaders should continue and embed their work to tackle absence so that rates of attendance consistently align with national figures"; "Leaders should ensure that the school's behaviour policy makes clear what constitutes low-level behaviour and how it will be managed, recorded and evaluated over time".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Old Leake Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "To find out more about our academy's values and aims, staff members, policies, Ofsted performance or council please click on the relevant option to the right. The school day starts with registration at 8.45am and finishes at 3.15pm for all year groups."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Old Leake Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 67% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Old Leake Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Old Leake Primary Academy as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Old Leake Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Old Leake Primary Academy are Wrangle Primary Academy (1.7 miles, 38% reading, 38% maths); The Sibsey Free Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths); and The New Leake Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 14% maths).
Old Leake Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Wrangle Primary AcademyThe Sibsey Free Primary SchoolThe Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary SchoolThe New Leake Primary School
The trust
Old Leake Primary Academy is one of 11 schools run by Voyage Education Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 13 (7.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Old Leake Primary Academy.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Old Leake Primary Academy issued 11 suspensions, 5.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Old Leake Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2023. Before that, as The Old Leake Primary and Nursery School (URN 120682), it was rated Good in January 2013.
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Old Leake Primary Academy
The school's vision of ‘success for all and everybody welcome' is clear to see in the day-to-day life of the school. Pupils are proud of their school. As one summed up, ‘It's the best school. We're all friends here.' From a wide variety of starting points, pupils get the help that they need to get on with their peers and to achieve academically. The school knows all its pupils and their families well. As a result, barriers that pupils face are quickly identified and overcome. Consequently, pupils achieve well. Typically, pupils behave well. They are eager to earn the house points on offer. There is a degree of healthy competition between the different houses of Oak, Elm, Pine and Fir. The rewards for earning the most team points, which are selected by classes, are highly valued. Extra playtime is a particular favourite. Pupils look forward to sharing and celebrating each other's successes and achievements in the weekly ‘Gold Book' assemblies. Incidents of serious poor behaviour, including bullying, are rare. Any pupils who struggle to live up to the school's expectations receive timely and well-considered support. This typically has a positive impact. Pupils know the school's ‘HEART' values well. They understand the importance of honesty, empathy, ambition, respect and tenacity. They have an age-appropriate understanding of the protected characteristics and of fundamental British values. Pupils learn about a wide range of religions and cultures from around the world and can talk about these impressively. They know that everyone should be treated equally and with respect. They are clear that there should be ‘no outsiders' at their school. From their relative starting points, pupils achieve well. By the end of Key Stage 2, outcomes in national assessments, overall, do not differ significantly from national figures. Rates of attendance are improving. However, there is more to do to ensure that the impact of the school's work in this area is reflected in published attendance figures.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- The school should ensure that staff interactions with children in the early years are of a consistent, high quality and support children to learn the curriculum effectively.
- Leaders should continue and embed their work to tackle absence so that rates of attendance consistently align with national figures.
- Leaders should ensure that the school's behaviour policy makes clear what constitutes low-level behaviour and how it will be managed, recorded and evaluated over time.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 9 June 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Old Leake Primary Academy truly puts every child first, knowing them well and understanding their individual needs. The school's welcoming 'everyone is welcome and can succeed' vision is evident throughout, with pupils achieving well from their different starting points and feeling proud to be part of the community. Staff are well-supported and work as a cohesive team, ensuring children receive the care and support they need to thrive academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well from their starting points, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum that prioritises phonics, handwriting and maths basics
- Strong safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs through well-designed behaviour plans and targeted intervention
- Broad personal development programme with many enrichment opportunities and strong pupil voice
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how pupils pay attention during lessons and low-level behaviour monitoring
- Minor inconsistencies in early years staff interactions - some adults miss opportunities to fully engage children and extend their learning
- Behaviour policy lacks clarity on what constitutes low-level poor behaviour and how it will be monitored over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met; leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts and crafts, cycling, board games, movie events, football activities with Boston United FC, swimming lessons, school council, corridor monitors, prefects, dinner helpers, mini police roles
Old Leake Primary Academy is a welcoming school where pupils from diverse starting points achieve well and feel proud to be part of the community. Leaders have established strong systems to support all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
44.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 67% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 73% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Old Leake Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Old Leake Primary Academy.
- Old Leake Primary Academy@JB's Sports Coaching LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Old Leake Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Old Leake Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Old Leake Primary Academy is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
168 pupils
210 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Boston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Boston
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
8,940
Applications
6,453
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
28.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
168
Total Pupils
85
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,508
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,055
Per pupil
£1199k
Total funding
£106k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
153
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Old Leake Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Old Leake Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Old Leake Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Old Leake Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Old Leake Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Old Leake Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2023. Before that, as The Old Leake Primary and Nursery School (URN 120682), it was rated Good in January 2013.
What is the catchment area for Old Leake Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Old Leake Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Old Leake Primary Academy?
Old Leake Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Old Leake Primary Academy?
Classes at Old Leake Primary Academy average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Old Leake Primary Academy?
Old Leake Primary Academy has around 168 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Old Leake Primary Academy?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Old Leake Primary Academy in 2024/25. 14.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Old Leake Primary Academy?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Old Leake Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Old Leake Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Old Leake Primary Academy@JB's Sports Coaching Ltd (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Old Leake Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Old Leake Primary Academy?
Old Leake Primary Academy is at Old Main Road, Old Leake, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 9HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)