Boston College

A good further education school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Boston College.

Boston, PE216JF Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

29

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
15.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
05 December 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rochford Campus
Skirbeck Road
Boston, PE216JF
Phone
1205365701
Website
boston.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130761
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Rochford Campus, Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF
Website
www.boston.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
23.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
22.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
14%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
872 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Mathematics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
English Language (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Film Studies (GCE AS level (All))
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Facilities

Eden restaurant Style Academy salons Red Lion Quarter offices Sam Newsom Centre auditorium Peter Paine Centre sports facilities

Curriculum Highlights

A Levels Vocational Courses Apprenticeships T Levels Foundation (Entry/SEND)

SEND Provision

Foundation (Entry/SEND) programmes are designed to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering meaningful opportunities to build essential life skills, move towards independence, and explore pathways into employment or voluntary work. The Jean Ingelow Centre provides classrooms, a ‘real home environment’ flat, two computer labs, art facilities, a quiet room, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor garden.

Admissions Criteria

T Levels are aimed at students who achieve at least five GCSEs at grade 4, including English and Maths.

Financial Information

Boston College offers lower tuition fees than most universities for University Level courses.

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