Boston West Academy vs Kirton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston West Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Kirton Primary School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
537 students
| Measure | Boston West Academy Boston, East Midlands | Kirton Primary School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #556 of 1,516 | #813 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7063 of 15,697 | #9588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 412 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 537 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonwest.anthemtrust.uk | www.kirton-boston.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Boston West Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 42.6).
- •Boston West Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Kirton Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 412.
- •Boston West Academy is a academy school while Kirton Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston West Academy better than Kirton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boston West Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boston West Academy and Kirton Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston West Academy: 412. Kirton Primary School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston West Academy and Kirton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Boston West Academy is 556th of 1,516 and Kirton Primary School is 813th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).