Giles Academy vs William Lovell Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
William Lovell Church of England Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
347 students
| Measure | Giles Academy Boston, East Midlands | William Lovell Church of England Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 329 | #320 of 329 |
| National rank | #3243 of 4,090 | #3974 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 793 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.1% | 25.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 2.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gilesacademy.co.uk/ | williamlovell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Giles Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 9.5).
- •Giles Academy is the larger school with 793 students compared with 347.
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 Giles Academy better than William Lovell Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Giles Academy ranks higher (24.1 vs 9.5 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 Giles Academy and William Lovell Church of England Academy?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giles Academy: 793. William Lovell Church of England Academy: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giles Academy and William Lovell Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Giles Academy is 264th of 329 and William Lovell Church of England Academy is 320th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).