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Thomas Middlecott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JS, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.0 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
600
Capacity
540
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.1, the school is currently below the national average, with only 35% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 33% recommending the school, and Ofsted has rated it as 'Requires Improvement.' While the school faces challenges, it may be worth considering for families seeking a smaller educational environment, as it serves around 600 pupils.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.1 | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 35% | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 16% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
My child feels safe
67%
School has high expectations
51%
My child is happy
49%
Good range of subjects
46%
My child makes good progress
44%
Progress is communicated
44%
School keeps me informed
41%
Behaviour is good
33%
I'd recommend this school
33%
School responds to concerns
31%
School supports development
28%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other22.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.92396, -0.05951 · PE20 1JS
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141391
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thomasmiddlecott.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Middlecott Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Middlecott Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Thomas Middlecott Academy a good school?
Thomas Middlecott Academy scores 3.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thomas Middlecott Academy?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Middlecott Academy receives a satisfaction score of 43% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Middlecott Academy in GCSEs?
Thomas Middlecott Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.1. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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