Is The Boston Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 26th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Boston Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Boston Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54.7 (England: 46.2). 60.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Boston Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Boston Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Boston Grammar School

South End, Boston, PE21 6JY

Local ranking26th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

910

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 60.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 87.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 140

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 54.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 25.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

28.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 15.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 25.7
16-18 Cohort: 216

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 874
Boys: 848 (92%)
Girls: 76 (8%)
Capacity: 910 (102% full)
SEND: 6.9%
FSM Eligible: 14.0%
EAL: 32.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.8%
SEN Support: 6.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,947/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.3%
White Other: 21.9%
Mixed Other: 5.8%
Asian Indian: 3.9%
Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.0%

58.3%

White British

21.9%

White Other

5.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01205366444

enquiries@bostongrammarschool.co.uk

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South End

Boston, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139180
UKPRN: 10039965
Establishment No.: 5424
Trust: BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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