William Lovell Church of England Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 128 of its 347 pupils (36.9%) were getting SEN support and 27 (7.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 347 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
36.9% get SEN support
128 of 347 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
7.8% have an EHC plan
27 of 347 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health46
- Moderate learning difficulty17
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia13
- Speech, language and communication11
- Autism10
- Physical disability9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 347 (places for 450)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Bennett (Heateacher)
- Part of
- Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 52.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 138756
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Requires significant improvement. Report card, March 2026: Expected standard in 2 of 6 areas
Ofsted has placed this school in requires significant improvement.
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Main Road, Stickney, Boston, PE22 8AA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Eresby School, Spilsby Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 6.6 miles
- Woodlands Academy Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 6.8 miles
- Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 7.5 miles
- Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 7.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Stickney Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15.3%, EHC plans 9% 0.1 miles
- The New Leake Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 33.3%, EHC plans 16.7% 3.2 miles
- The Sibsey Free Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 3.5% 3.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about William Lovell Church of England Academy
How many pupils at William Lovell Church of England Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 128 of the 347 pupils (36.9%) were getting SEN support and 27 (7.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at William Lovell Church of England Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (46 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (17 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at William Lovell Church of England Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at William Lovell Church of England Academy?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to William Lovell Church of England Academy?
You can ask for William Lovell Church of England Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does William Lovell Church of England Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School, about 7.5 miles away.
Where is William Lovell Church of England Academy?
Main Road, Stickney, Boston, PE22 8AA, in Lincolnshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.