SchoolScoresThe Boston Grammar School
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
Part of BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
South End, Boston, PE21 6JY
01205 366444 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 22 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
125 pupils in this year group.
54% — 12 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 53.1 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
123 pupils in this year group.
98% — 6 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 61% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 33% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
85 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 33% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 27.2 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 252 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 27 | 4% | 11% | 16% |
| Mathematics | 27 | 15% | 48% | 40% |
| Psychology | 26 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Biology | 24 | 8% | 17% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 16 | 6% | 25% | 30% |
| English Language | 16 | 0% | 6% | 13% |
| History | 14 | 0% | 21% | 23% |
| Economics | 13 | 8% | 38% | 26% |
| Geography | 12 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| English Literature | 10 | 0% | 10% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 0% | 13% | 38% |
| Physics | 8 | 13% | 25% | 31% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| German | 7 | 0% | 0% | 42% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 33% | 24% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Mathematics (Further), Polish, Music, Art and Design (3d Studies), Chinese, Italian, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
96 students in this year group.
88% — 6 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
102 students in this year group.
69% — 9 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 69% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 15% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 69% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 136 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 163 |
| Of those, offered a place | 134 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 220 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 27.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.2% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 88% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4 | 25.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 86% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Boston. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 11.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Haven High Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 12% grade 5+ English and maths
- Boston High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Boston Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The Boston Grammar School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did The Boston Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Boston Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 163 families put The Boston Grammar School as their first choice for 136 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 134 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139180.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.