Boston Spa Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Spa Academy
Wetherby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,498 students
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
Select · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
| Measure | Boston Spa Academy Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Select, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 366 | #430 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #615 of 4,090 | #4648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,498 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,498 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 124.8% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Wetherby | Select |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryscofe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Boston Spa Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 66.1).
- •Boston Spa Academy is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 134.
- •Boston Spa Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 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 Spa Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?
On the Success Index (England), Boston Spa Academy ranks higher (80.0 vs 66.1 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 Spa Academy and St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wetherby and Select in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston Spa Academy: 1,498. St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston Spa Academy and St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boston Spa Academy is 39th of 366 and St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa is 430th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).