Boston Spa Academy

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.

Boston Spa Academy
Address
Clifford Moor Road Boston Spa, West Yorkshire , LS23 6RW England
Coordinates	53°54′01″N 1°21′43″W / 53.9004°N 1.3620°W / 53.9004; -1.3620
Information
Type	Academy
Motto	Exceptional, without exception
Established	1973
Local authority	City of Leeds
Trust	The GORSE Academies Trust
Department for Education URN	146217 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Principal	Peter Hollywood
Age	11 to 19
Enrolment	1,500
Website	www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk

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 4 miles (6 km) 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]

Awards

 

School campus, March 2010

*In addition to three Specialist Schools and Academies Trust awards for academic achievement the school has been awarded:^{[citation needed]}

• Investors in People
• Safemark
• The Engineering Schools Award
• The Football Association National Charter Standard Award
• Inclusion Chartermark
• The Stephen Lawrence Education Standard

Alumni

• Stephen Booth, cricketer^[3][4]
• Fabian Delph, England international footballer^[5][6]
• Lee Hicken, Film Director^[7]
• James Husband, professional footballer^[8]
• Simon Johnson, professional footballer^[9][10]
• Matt Jones, Wales international footballer^[11]
• Jessica Learmonth Triathlete
• Tom Lees, professional footballer^[12]
• Aaron Lennon, England international footballer^[13]
• Jonny Maxted, professional footballer^{[14][better source needed]}
• James Milner, England international footballer^[15][16][17]
• Gavin Strachan, professional footballer^[18]
• Jordan Tansey, professional rugby player
• Simon Walton, professional footballer^[19]
• Sophie Walton, professional footballer^[20]
• Aidy White, professional footballer^[21]
• Danny Williams, professional rugby player
• Alex Zane, TV presenter and DJ^[22]

References

1. "Vision and Ethos". Boston Spa Academy. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
2. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/108091 Ofsted Report May 2012
3. "Club History". Collingham and Linton Cricket Club. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
4. "Stephen Booth". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
5. "Fabian Delph". England Football Online. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
6. "Fabian Delph". Leeds United F.C. History. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
7. "Education Model pupils". BBC News. 3 February 1999. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
8. Shaw, Dominic (26 July 2014). "James Husband: Five facts to help familiarise yourself with Boro's new signing". TeessideLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
9. "Ladies Academy seeks tomorrow's stars". LeedsUnited.com. Leeds United. 4 May 2004. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
10. "Simon Johnson". Sheridan Dictates. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
11. "Matthew Jones". leeds-fans.org.uk. leeds-fans.org.uk. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
12. "Combine football with studies". LeedsUnited.com. Leeds United. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
13. Shaw, Dominic (26 July 2014). "James Husband: Five facts to help familiarise yourself with Boro's new signing". TeessideLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
14. "Jonny Maxted". Facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
15. "Ladies Academy seeks tomorrow's stars". LeedsUnited.com. Leeds United. 4 May 2004. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
16. "Come on and join the girls". Yorkshire Evening Post. Leeds. 10 May 2004. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
17. Shaw, Dominic (26 July 2014). "James Husband: Five facts to help familiarise yourself with Boro's new signing". TeessideLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
18. "Gavin Strachan". LinkedIn.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
19. Hay, Phil (5 November 2019). "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". The Athletic. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
20. "Combine football with studies". LeedsUnited.com. Leeds United. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
21. "Combine football with studies". LeedsUnited.com. Leeds United. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
22. "Alex Zane". IMDb. Retrieved 30 June 2020.

External links

  Media related to Boston Spa School at Wikimedia Commons

• EduBase
• Pictures of the school at Flickr
• Boston Spa website