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The Boston Grammar School

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The Boston Grammar School

South End, Boston, PE21 6JY

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
874
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.8%
Attainment 8
53.0
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 88 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View The Boston Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lincolnshire.