Hawthorn Tree School vs Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Tree School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Tree School Boston, East Midlands | Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #888 of 1,516 | #500 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10210 of 15,697 | #6458 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 364 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.hawthorntree.co.uk | www.bostonstmarys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 39.7).
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Hawthorn Tree School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Hawthorn Tree School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 189.
- •Hawthorn Tree School is a local authority school while Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston is a academy 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 Hawthorn Tree School better than Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston ranks higher (57.0 vs 39.7 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 Hawthorn Tree School and Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawthorn Tree School: 364. Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawthorn Tree School and Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston rank in East Midlands?
Hawthorn Tree School is 888th of 1,516 and Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston is 500th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).