Park Academy vs Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Park Academy Boston, East Midlands | Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1205 of 1,516 | #500 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12777 of 15,697 | #6458 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 300 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.parkacademyboston.net | www.bostonstmarys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 27.2).
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Park Academy is the larger school with 300 students compared with 189.
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 Park Academy 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 27.2 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 Park Academy and Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Academy: 300. Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Academy and Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston rank in East Midlands?
Park Academy is 1205th 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).