Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston vs Tower Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 143 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Tower Road Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
559 students
| Measure | Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Boston, East Midlands | Tower Road Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,516 | #570 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6458 of 15,697 | #7197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 559 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 559 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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.bostonstmarys.co.uk | www.towerroadacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 53.6).
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 62%).
- •Tower Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Tower Road Academy is the larger school with 559 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 Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston better than Tower Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston ranks higher (57.0 vs 53.6 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 Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston and Tower Road Academy?
About 143 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston: 189. Tower Road Academy: 559. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston and Tower Road Academy rank in East Midlands?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston is 500th of 1,516 and Tower Road Academy is 570th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).