Boston Spa Academy Explained

Boston Spa Academy
Coordinates:53.9004°N -1.362°W
Motto:Exceptional, without exception
Established:1973
Trust:The GORSE Academies Trust
Principal:Peter Hollywood
Address:Clifford Moor Road
Country:England
Postcode:LS23 6RW
Ofsted:yes
Urn:146217
Enrolment:1,500
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:19

Boston Spa Academy (formerly Boston Spa Comprehensive School) is a coeducational secondary school for pupils aged 11 - 19 years old on Clifford Moor Road in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, England. It is larger than other secondary schools in the area, with 1500 students on roll, including 350 in the sixth form. Boston Spa and neighbouring Wetherby High School have large catchment areas and take pupils from much of north and east Leeds.Over recent years, the proportion of pupils attending Boston Spa Academy from the local areas has significantly increased as the reputation of the school has improved following on from significant improvements in performance. In 2019, Boston Spa was placed in the top 5% of schools nationally and for sixth form was in the highest 250 performing providers in the country.

History

The school developed from the village secondary modern school on High Street. The school opened in 1973. It was made a specialist sports college in 2000, with outside backing from organisations such as Leeds United A.F.C. It has led to partnerships with the Leeds United male and female academies. In 2017 Boston Spa School became Boston Spa Academy. The school's mission statement is summarized by its motto, 'Exceptional, without exception'.[1]

Location and student population

The school is located in a largely suburban and semi-rural area, approximately 4miles from Wetherby. The school community is predominantly White British teens. The largest minority ethnic groups are Indian and Pakistani. West Oaks School a Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, is supported by the school with a base on the school site, enabling positive experiences and opportunities for the students of both schools.

The school was inspected by Ofsted on 9 and 10 May 2012, on the 'no notice' pilot, being notified the day before. It was judged to be a Grade 2 'Good school' with good judgements in each of four key areas in achievement, behaviour and safety.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vision and Ethos. 2021-03-24. Boston Spa Academy. en-GB.
  2. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/108091 Ofsted Report May 2012
  3. Web site: Club History . Collingham and Linton Cricket Club . 29 June 2020.
  4. Web site: Stephen Booth . ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Sports Media Ltd . 29 June 2020.
  5. Web site: Fabian Delph . England Football Online . 29 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Fabian Delph. Leeds United F.C. History . 29 June 2020.
  7. News: Education Model pupils. 3 February 1999. BBC News. 20 November 2021.
  8. Web site: Shaw . Dominic . James Husband: Five facts to help familiarise yourself with Boro's new signing . . . 30 June 2020 . 26 July 2014.
  9. Web site: Ladies Academy seeks tomorrow's stars . LeedsUnited.com . . 30 June 2020 . 4 May 2004.
  10. Web site: Simon Johnson . Sheridan Dictates . 30 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Matthew Jones . leeds-fans.org.uk . leeds-fans.org.uk . 18 January 2020.
  12. Web site: Combine football with studies . LeedsUnited.com . . 30 June 2020 . 29 February 2012.
  13. Web site: Shaw . Dominic . James Husband: Five facts to help familiarise yourself with Boro's new signing . . . 30 June 2020 . 26 July 2014.
  14. Web site: Jonny Maxted . Facebook.com . . 30 June 2020.
  15. Web site: Ladies Academy seeks tomorrow's stars . LeedsUnited.com . . 30 June 2020 . 4 May 2004.
  16. News: Come on and join the girls . Yorkshire Evening Post . Leeds . 10 May 2004 . 3 December 2011.
  17. Web site: Shaw . Dominic . James Husband: Five facts to help familiarise yourself with Boro's new signing . . . 30 June 2020 . 26 July 2014.
  18. Web site: Gavin Strachan . LinkedIn.com . 30 June 2020.
  19. News: Hay . Phil . Threatening to set fire to Clattenburg's car, a debut for Leeds at 16 and learning not to be 'an angry guy' – meet coach Simon Walton . 30 June 2020 . . 5 November 2019.
  20. Web site: Combine football with studies . LeedsUnited.com . . 30 June 2020 . 29 February 2012.
  21. Web site: Combine football with studies . LeedsUnited.com . . 30 June 2020 . 29 February 2012.
  22. Web site: Alex Zane . . 30 June 2020.

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