William Lovell Church of England Academy is a secondary academy in Boston, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, William Lovell Church of England Academy has a Progress 8 score of -1.34 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 27.1, 28% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 315 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 36.2%, 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 14.5%.
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William Lovell Church of England Academy has a Progress 8 score of -1.34, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 27.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
28% of students at William Lovell Church of England Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
William Lovell Church of England Academy has an overall absence rate of 14.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at William Lovell Church of England Academy is 36.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
William Lovell Church of England Academy has 315 pupils on roll.
34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
William Lovell Church of England Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, William Lovell Church of England Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While William Lovell Church of England Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
9/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
6/mo
67% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 4.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
59%
Child is Happy
41%
Child Feels Safe
52%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.