Fishtoft Academy is a mainstream primary school in Boston, Lincolnshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 17 of its 60 pupils (28.3%) were getting SEN support and 3 (5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 60 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
28.3% get SEN support
17 of 60 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5% have an EHC plan
3 of 60 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication9
- Moderate learning difficulty6
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 primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 60 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Dr Craig Early (Head of School)
- Part of
- Voyage Education Partnership
- Free school meals
- 43.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 139266
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
Rated Good, November 2014; school remains Good (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Gaysfield Road, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0SF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Aspiration House School Independent · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Inadequate 1.6 miles
- Boston Endeavour Academy Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 10 miles
- Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 13 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Hawthorn Tree School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 15.1%, EHC plans 5.5% 1.3 miles
- St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 34.8%, EHC plans 3.2% 1.7 miles
- St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 18%, EHC plans 5% 2.1 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Fishtoft Academy
How many pupils at Fishtoft Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 17 of the 60 pupils (28.3%) were getting SEN support and 3 (5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Fishtoft Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (9 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Fishtoft 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 Fishtoft 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 Fishtoft Academy?
You can ask for Fishtoft 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 Fishtoft 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 10 miles away.
Where is Fishtoft Academy?
Gaysfield Road, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0SF, 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.