William Lovell Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 29.4 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 29.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 20%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -1.34
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.71, -0.96]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 55 | 29.4 | — | 20.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 61 | 27.1 | -1.34 | 23.0% | 1.6% | 2.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 55 | 26.7 | -1.04 | 15.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 53 | 33.0 | -1.13 | 30.0% | 15.0% | 2.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138756 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Heateacher Emma Bennett |
| Trust | LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | PE22 8AA |
| Latest pupils | 55 |
| FSM eligible | 50.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Main Road, Stickney, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8AA
https://williamlovell.co.uk1205480352| DfE number | 4516 |
| UKPRN | 10037413 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 20 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 |