The Boston Grammar School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Boston, Lincolnshire
The Boston Grammar School is a secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter).
Key facts
- Address
- South End, Boston, PE21 6JY
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 924 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 14.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 28 April 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud to attend Boston Grammar School.”
- “These contribute to a strong sense of identity among pupils.”
- “Pupils understand the school’s core values of care, achievement, respect and excellence.”
To improve
- “However, outcomes in national examinations are variable, and some pupils, particularly those with high prior attainment, do not achieve as well as they could.”
- “They often make helpful adaptations in lessons to meet these needs, although some adjustments lack precision.”
- “Occasionally, they do not pick up misunderstandings quickly enough.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 54% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 53.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 163 first-preference applications, 136 offers in total, 134 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- Haven High Academy 0.9 mi Inadequate
- Boston High School 1.1 mi School remains Good
- Thomas Middlecott Academy 3.8 mi Not judged
- The Giles Academy 6.3 mi Good
- William Lovell Church of England Academy 8.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cowley Academy 8.8 mi Not judged
- The Barnes Wallis Academy 11.3 mi School remains Good
- University Academy Holbeach 11.5 mi Not judged