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Boston Spa Academy
Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RW, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.2 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,456
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.6, this academy excels in providing quality education, evident in its impressive 84% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 68% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 21% attending top-third institutions, highlighting the school's commitment to academic excellence and future opportunities for students. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 90.2 indicates it performs better than 90% of schools, making it a promising choice for parents considering secondary education options.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 55.6 | Top 14% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 71% | Top 9% 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%. | 85% | Top 7% 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%. | 57% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
White Other3.2%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African2.5%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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53.90040, -1.36197 · LS23 6RW
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146217
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Boston Spa Academy rated by Ofsted?
Boston Spa Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Boston Spa Academy a good school?
Boston Spa Academy scores 90.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Boston Spa Academy in GCSEs?
Boston Spa Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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