St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, Boston

In its own words: "Who are w e? What are we doing here? How then shall we live and learn together ?"

From the headteacher's welcome: "In our incredible Church school family we shine to show God's love each and every day. We are so proud of our children, families and staff and the amazing things that happen in our school!"

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, basketball, dance, choir and STEM.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St Nicholas CE Primary Academy as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 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 St Nicholas CE Primary Academy are Tower Road Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 97% maths); Hawthorn Tree School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 73% maths); and Boston Pioneers Free School Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths).

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is one of 20 schools run by Infinity Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

42.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 61% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 65 pupils (34.8%) received SEN support and 6 (3.2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Boston Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winslow Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Nicholas CE Primary Academy 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 308 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Nicholas CE Primary Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Nicholas CE Primary Academy are The Boston Grammar School (0.6 miles), Boston High School (1 mile) and Haven High Academy (1.2 miles).