The Boston Grammar School, based in Boston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Boston Grammar School currently has around 874 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 92% boys and 8% girls. Around 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.8%). other white pupils make up about 21.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 82% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | South End, Boston, PE21 6JY |
| Website: | www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01205366444 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John McHenry |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 139180 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 910 |
| Number of Pupils: | 874 |
| Number of Boys: | 804 |
| Number of Girls: | 70 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.80% | 505 |
| Other White | 21.70% | 190 |
| Other Mixed | 5.70% | 50 |
| Indian | 3.90% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 5 |
| African | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS | - not rated | 380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Boston Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF | - not rated | 995 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Carlton Road Primary School Carlton Road , PE21 8QX | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kitwood County Secondary School for Boys Mill Road , PE21 0HF | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Bede's Catholic Science College Tollfield Road , PE21 9PN | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB | 1out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College Rochford Campus , Skirbeck Road PE21 6JF | - not rated | 480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway School Tunnard Street , PE21 6PL | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fielding Community Special School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chestnuts Pupil Referral Unit The Carlton Centre , Carlton Road PE21 8LN | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.