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Haven High Academy

Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB

Inadequate

Inspected 9 July 2024

Inadequate
Ofsted
32.6
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
1,272
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Haven High Academy

Haven High Academy is an academy converter in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,272 pupils on roll. It is part of VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.6 (2025/26). 40.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lincolnshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,272 / 1,275 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

40.6%
Free school meals
47.3%
EAL
3.9%
SEN support
17.7%
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)

32.6
Attainment 8
248 pupils
19.8%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
38.7%
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.

Where pupils go next

88%
Sustained destination
81%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.6%
Overall absence
37.4%
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.

74.83
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -4.9 vs 2023/24
19
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
43.64
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24
£48,794
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,080 vs 2023/24
2
Teacher vacancies
2.6% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
11
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.2 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.

£8,437
Spend per pupil
£8,756
Income per pupil
47%
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
Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB
Phone
01205311979
Head Teacher
Austin Sheppard

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Zero Hours Exam Invigilator
PermanentFull time£13.31 - £13.95 Hourly
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Haven High Academy?
Haven High Academy is an academy converter in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Haven High Academy have?
Haven High Academy has 1,272 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Haven High Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haven High Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does Haven High Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Haven High Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.6 in 2025/26.
Is Haven High Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Haven High Academy is part of VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Haven High Academy?
Haven High Academy is located at Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB.

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