The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 123 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 874
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.8%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr John McHenry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
January 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoston Pioneers Free School Academy
Primary · 348m away
Boston Nursery School
Nursery · 674m away
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Primary · 924m away
Carlton Road Academy
Primary · 996m away
Tower Road Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Staniland Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The John Fielding Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Boston Endeavour Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Boston Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. The Boston Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The Boston Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The Boston Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Boston Grammar School?
The Boston Grammar School currently has 874 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Boston Grammar School take?
The Boston Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Boston Grammar School?
The Boston Grammar School is in Boston, PE21 6JY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Boston Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Boston Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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