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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Boston High School (64.2)
- The Boston Grammar School (63.9)
- The Giles Academy (58.5)
- Boston High School (45.2)
- Haven High Technology College (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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