Education

College celebrates ‘Good’ report

A college which has a campus in Spalding has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Boston College was inspected by 10 officers in December with them rating it ‘good’ across the board, apart from in provision for learners with high needs which ‘requires improvement’.The inspectors were particularly impressed with the college in several key areas, including learners having access to a ...

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Plans for school rebuild revealed

Plans to completely rebuild University Academy Long Sutton have been unveiled. The trust behind the multi-million pound development says it hopes it will go before a planning committee in July and, if passed, work can start in September. Developers Bowmer and Kirkland are aiming to complete the scheme for the University of Lincoln Academy Trust in time for the 2026/27 ...

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Top marks for ambitious school

A South Holland school which has gone through a transformation has been awarded an overall rating of Good. Weston Hills Primary was rated as Requires Improvement at a previous inspection but this time two of the five key areas were awarded Outstanding.“Weston Hills is an ambitious and inclusive school. Pupils are happy and feel safe. The school has gone through ...

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Outstanding top marks for school

There have been celebrations at a Spalding school which has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Pupils thrive in a culture of high aspiration and challenge themselves to be the best they can, says the Spalding High School report published this week.“Pupils’ contributions to the life of the school make it the exceptional place is too learn,” says the report.The ...

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Ofsted praises primary school

Pupils at a South Holland school are enthusiastic and their learning and proud of Monkshouse Primary. The school continues to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection.“Monkshouse Primary is a well-led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning. They are proud of their school and make every effort to do well. Pupils enjoy the challenge of their ...

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Primary school is rated totally good

The whole community involved in a Crowland primary school has been praised by Ofsted. South View Community Primary School has been awarded Good across the board by inspectors.“Pupils, staff, governors and parents and carers work as one to make this school such a lovely place to work and to learn,” says the report.“Pupils behave well. They are polite and cheerful. ...

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Ofsted’s praise for academy school

The University Academy Long Sutton is ‘welcoming and caring’, says its latest Ofsted report. But it was still rated as ‘requires improvement’ by inspectors who noted it has already ‘improved in many areas.’“Everyone is delighted to be judged as a welcoming and caring school and is pleased to announce significant improvements since academy conversion,” said principal Liam Davé.“Under new leadership ...

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More places at Gosberton

Further places for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities will be created with the expansion of Gosberton House Academy. There is a high demand for special school places, and more than 50 per cent of schools are already well over their capacity, says a report by developer Kier to Lincolnshire County Council.Less than 30 per cent of SEND pupils ...

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New town school is Outstanding

A new school in Spalding has been rated as Outstanding across the board after its first inspection. The Springwell Alternative Academy has pupils aged from four to 16 and is a school offering alternative provision.It opened in 2019 in the former South Holland Sixth Form centre, Matmore Gate.An Ofsted inspection was carried out in September and the glowing report published ...

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UALS pupils looks to the future

Pupils at University Academy Long Sutton (UALS) were given a glimpse into possible futures at a careers day. There were 716 pupils in attendance from Year 7 to 11.Pupils spent the day with 48 external providers, who discussed their career paths and opportunities with their companies including apprenticeships and future employment, companies included Morrisons, Bakkavor, HSBC, Coveris, Chandlers, and Ford ...

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Academy’s celebrations

Spalding Academy staff are celebrating after being named the top non-selective school in Lincolnshire. The Department of Education has released its Progress Eight scores as a benchmark to show how schools are doing from Key Stage Two to Key Stage Four.Spalding is the highest ranked public school and third overall only behind Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s ...

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County council’s light delight but schools carbon problem

Lincolnshire County Council faces significant challenges as it seeks to further reduce its carbon footprint, particularly in schools, a new report reveals. The authority’s Carbon Report for 2022-23, presented to the council’s Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday, shows that schools are the leading gas consumers, greenhouse gas emitters, and oil consumers in the county compared to any other ...

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MP opens school’s new classrooms

Eight new classrooms have been opened at Spalding Academy. Lincolnshire County Council spent more than £3 million for the new teaching block to be taken over by the business and geography departments.The school has increased the number of Year 7 students it takes in from 270 to 300.The building was officially opened by the Sir John Hayes MP and county ...

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Improvements needed at adults’ care agency

A South Holland-based company providing care for people with learning disabilities requires improvement according to a Care Quality Commission report. Domiciliary Care Agency East Area, operated by Achieve Together Ltd, is a supported living service for younger adults and is based at Fleet Road, Fleet.“Not everyone who used the service received personal care. CQC only inspects where people receive personal ...

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Bid to boost school’s playground

A bid to renovate a school’s playground has begun with pupils, staff and parents looking to raise £50,000. The Friends of Pinchbeck East Primary Academy is looking to improve the area.It’s started by getting hands-on, spending last weekend building planters in the Key Stage One playground.But the group has impressive plans and is looking to hear from businesses and individuals ...

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MP learns about nature on school visit

South Holland and the Deepings MP Sir John Hayes has been to Forest School. He went on one of the lessons designed to promote the awareness of nature on a visit to St Paul’s Primary School in Spalding.He joined the Early Years pupils for the Forest School lesson and held a question and answer session with year five pupils.“It’s a ...

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Primary academy has ‘inspirational leaders’

A Spalding school is heading towards an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted grade according to its latest inspection report. Wygate Primary Academy has inspirational leaders with high expectations for all its pupils, says the report“There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded inspection now.The school’s next inspection ...

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Mum takes big step in career change to become nurse

A mum is embarking on a new career as an adult nurse after taking her GCSE England at the Spalding campus of Boston College. Magnolia Pallister, said she was incredibly happy to have achieved a grade 5 in GCSE English. “After having a baby and being made redundant from banking, I decided the time was right for a career change,” ...

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Cowley Academy celebrates improvements

Students and staff at Cowley Academy in Donington are celebrating an ‘improved and positive’ set of examination results. The school is particularly pleased with the results for the core subjects of Maths, English and Science, where students have performed positively. Other highlights include students achieving very good grades in BTEC Performing Arts, GCSE History and both the GCSE and BTEC ...

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‘Phenomenal’ GCSE results at Spalding High School

Spalding High School students earned over 1,500 qualifications in what was branded ‘phenomenal’ GCSE results. There were 45 per cent of students who were graded seven to nine; the very highest grades possible. That’s in comparison with the national Grade 7-9 attainment rate of 21.6 per cent and regional rate of 18.5 per cent at Grades 7-9. Students who achieved ...

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