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Schools in Boston Spa

A town in Leeds

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,267 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Boston Spa at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Boston Spa's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries94 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better67%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths67%Attainment 8 54.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary8%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Boston Spa

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Boston Spa primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Boston Spa

4 mainstream schools in Boston Spa, best first

Bramham Primary School

Wetherby, LS23 6JQ · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

17 first choices, 18 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
184
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Bramham Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa

Select, LS23 6DB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

18 first choices, 19 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
134
Pupils per teacher
19.9
View school St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Boston Spa

1 mainstream schools in Boston Spa, best first

Boston Spa Academy

Wetherby, LS23 6RW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

259 first choices, 238 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,498
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Boston Spa Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Boston Spa

3 in Boston Spa, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Boston Spa

2 in Boston Spa, by the school's Eduscope score

Boston Spa Academy

Wetherby, LS23 6RW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

259 first choices, 238 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,498
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Boston Spa Academy

Special Schools in Boston Spa

1 in Boston Spa. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Boston Spa, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Bramham Primary School, GoodPrimrose Lane Primary School, Requires improvementSt Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa, Good in every areaSt Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa, GoodSt John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa, GoodBoston Spa Academy, OutstandingDeepdale Pre School, Expected standard or betterWhitwood House, GoodKids Planet Boston Spa, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Boston Spa school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Boston Spa's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Boston Spa by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Boston Spa vs England

How good are Boston Spa's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Boston Spa

Boston SpaEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    67%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    67%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    8%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

80%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Boston Spa in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%55%80%2018201920222023202420252026
67% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Boston Spa has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 41% more pupils than in 2018.

8% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Boston Spa's state schools each January.

Up 41% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Boston Spa8%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Boston Spa

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Boston Spa?

Boston Spa has 9 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Boston Spa?

The highest-ranked schools in Boston Spa on Eduscope are St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa, Boston Spa Academy, Bramham Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Boston Spa are rated Good or Outstanding?

80% of inspected schools in Boston Spa hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Boston Spa perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Boston Spa, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Boston Spa?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Boston Spa is 17.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Boston Spa schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Boston Spa is 17.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Boston Spa?

There are 2,267 pupils enrolled across schools in Boston Spa, with 680 in primary and 1,587 in secondary. 15.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Boston Spa?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Boston Spa by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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