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The Boston Grammar School

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The Boston Grammar School

South End, Boston, PE21 6JY

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

53.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Most Lincolnshire grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA or the school. Check each school's registration process.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.6%
Basics 9-5
52.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

53.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2451.346.4
2024/2553.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.400.00
2023/24-0.430.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
60.0%
EBacc APS
4.93
EBacc 9-5
28.0%
EBacc 9-4
49.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.16
A*-A Grades
18.3%
A*-B Grades
32.5%
AAB+ %
15.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 88 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Boston College
0.44 km away · Further education
Boston Endeavour Academy
1.17 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Haven High Academy
1.48 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate
Boston High School
1.72 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bridge House Independent School
2.52 km away · Other independent special school

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About The Boston Grammar School

The Boston Grammar School is a secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.0. The school has around 874 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Boston Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Dec 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  4. Mar 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Boston Grammar School

What is The Boston Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The Boston Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Boston Grammar School's latest exam results?
The Boston Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Boston Grammar School located?
The Boston Grammar School is a secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire (PE21 6JY).
How many pupils attend The Boston Grammar School?
The Boston Grammar School has around 874 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Boston Grammar School with other schools?
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