Boston High School
Boston, PE21 9PF · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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10th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 717 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.3 · 88 | 30% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.37 · 77 | 25% | 1.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.6 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boston High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. In 2024/25, 76.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those starting from the same place nationally. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 837 pupils against a stated capacity of 811. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made since the 2024 visit? How does the school support pupils in maintaining their progress in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Boston High School
Overview
Boston High School continues to be a good school, characterised by an "inclusive and welcoming ethos" where relationships are typically positive. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and benefit from a curriculum that promotes strong personal development and respect for diversity.
Strengths
- The school offers an "ambitious and inclusive curriculum" with a broad range of subjects, including popular courses in French, art, and history.
- Reading is "well promoted" through dedicated spaces and targeted support, resulting in increased enthusiasm and confidence among previously reluctant readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" by close adult guidance and dedicated learning spaces that promote inclusion.
- Personal development is strong, with enrichment lessons covering "healthy and respectful relationships" and online safety, fostering a strong understanding of British values.
- Staff morale is positive, with teachers valued for their professional development opportunities and strong subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure expectations are consistently high, particularly for the most able pupils and sixth-form students, who do not always achieve as highly as they could.
- Staff should provide "clear and precise advice" and check that all learners apply feedback to demonstrate greater depth in knowledge and understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.9 |
| 2024/25 | 58.8 |
| 2025/26 | 56.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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