Thomas Middlecott Academy, Boston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Thomas Middlecott Academy excels at caring for its pupils - staff know them extremely well and provide excellent support for those who need help with behaviour or learning. The school offers an ambitious curriculum and has made real improvements to how pupils are welcomed each morning, with many now arriving early and ready to learn. Pupils with additional needs receive particularly thoughtful and tailored support that helps them access the same high expectations as their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral care with staff who know pupils extremely well and provide skilled support for behaviour regulation
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum with excellent provision for pupils with SEND
- Effective behaviour management approach creating a calm school atmosphere with low-level disruption
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of teaching and learning strategies across subjects, with some staff not regularly checking pupils' understanding or identifying learning gaps
- Variable quality of subject leadership, particularly in some newer subject leaders who need more training and support
- The reading programme (DRET reads) taught inconsistently, limiting impact on reading fluency and engagement
- Attendance rates for some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, remain below expected levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, enrichment opportunities, broad range of sporting activities, trust-wide events including summer cup, curriculum ambassadors, change makers roles
Thomas Middlecott Academy requires improvement in the quality of education, though behaviour, personal development, and leadership are good. The school has made progress since the last inspection but faces challenges with inconsistent teaching implementation across subjects.
At a Glance
41.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
26
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
612 pupils
540 capacity
72 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Boston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Boston
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.99021%
Overall absence
34.82428%
Persistent absence
626
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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