The Giles Academy

URN: 136282 • Boston PE22 9LD

Overview

Name
The Giles Academy
URN
136282
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
39.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ian Widdows (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Church Lane, Boston PE22 9LD

Summary

The Giles Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Boston, Lincolnshire, serving approximately 930 students with a capacity of 1,100. As a non-selective academy, it aims to provide a personalised educational experience tailored to the needs of each student. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The curriculum at Giles Academy is designed to offer a wide range of learning opportunities across various subjects, supported by well-equipped facilities including science laboratories, arts studios, and technology workshops. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and character development, encouraging students to aspire to their best in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with a focus on collaboration among students, staff, and families. The leadership team, including Head of School Katie Belcher and SLAT Chief Executive Officer Lucy Conley, is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment where students can thrive both academically and socially.

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Key details

LA
Lincolnshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1100
Pupils
930
Boys
460
Girls
470
FSM %
14.80
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
2020-08-31
Last Ofsted
2019-11-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lincolnshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 930 460 470 1100 14.80
2024-09-11 930 460 470 1100 14.80
2023-09-11 930 460 470 1100 14.80
2022-09-11 930 460 470 1100 14.80
2021-09-11 930 460 470 1100 14.80
2020-09-11 930 460 470 1100 14.80

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