How many pupils does Boston Spa Academy have?

Boston Spa Academy has 1,456 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Boston Spa Academy's Ofsted rating?

Boston Spa Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does Boston Spa Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Boston Spa Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.9 in 2025/26.

Is Boston Spa Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Boston Spa Academy is part of THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Boston Spa Academy?

Boston Spa Academy is located at Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6RW.

Boston Spa Academy

Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6RW

Outstanding

Inspected 24 January 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

54.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,456

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Boston Spa Academy

Boston Spa Academy is an academy converter in Wetherby, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,456 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.9 (2025/26). 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leeds →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,456 / 1,200 (121%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.4%

Free school meals

11.7%

EAL

0.6%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.9

Attainment 8

270 pupils

66.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

83%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

81 students

13.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

89%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.0%

Overall absence

22.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

85.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

7.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£47,304

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,980 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

11.7

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,513

Spend per pupil

£7,086

Income per pupil

62%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6RW
Phone: 01937846636
Acting Headteacher: Peter Hollywood
Website: http://www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

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Teacher of English

PermanentFull time

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Attendance and Welfare Officer

PermanentFull time

Closes in 7 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Boston Spa Academy?: Boston Spa Academy is an academy converter in Wetherby, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Boston Spa Academy have?: Boston Spa Academy has 1,456 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Boston Spa Academy's Ofsted rating?: Boston Spa Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does Boston Spa Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Boston Spa Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.9 in 2025/26.
Is Boston Spa Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Boston Spa Academy is part of THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Boston Spa Academy?: Boston Spa Academy is located at Clifford Moor Road, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6RW.

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