Head: Anne-Marie Franks
An accessible girls' grammar school in Lincolnshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Cutoff Score
220
78% of max
Applications
224
Offers Made
107
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Designated Transport Area (DTA) is defined by Lincolnshire County Council. If you live within the DTA and your child is eligible, living outside of the 'walking distance' prescribed in their transport policy, they will provide transport to Boston High School in line with this policy.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2001-04-22
Process
All applicants have the right to an appeal. Appeal form must be completed and returned to Boston High School. The Clerk to Governors manages the appeal process and will answer any questions parents may have.
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Lincolnshire 11+
3. Results
17 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 15 grammar schools, administered by CEM (Durham University), testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two papers administered by CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring, Durham University). Papers contain a mix of English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM does not publish the maximum score.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Open Evening
Guided tours of classrooms and facilities, chance to observe students and staff in normal learning environment, opportunity to ask questions about curriculum, pastoral care, and extracurricular activities
22 Jan 2026
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
7 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
17 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
58.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
77%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
96%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
37%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.26
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
C
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | 59.6 | +8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 69% | 77% | +8pp |
| EBacc entry | 39% | 37% | -2pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
89%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
30.8avg points / entry
Average grade: C
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
67%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
0%
Higher Education
−68pp vs grammar avg
64%
Russell Group
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
49 entries
100%
+11.4pp vs school
Biology
49 entries
100%
+11.4pp vs school
Chemistry
49 entries
100%
+11.4pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
70 entries
0%
-88.6pp vs school
Computer Science
12 entries
67%
-21.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
26 entries
100%
+9.8pp vs school
Maths
24 entries
100%
+9.8pp vs school
Chemistry
20 entries
100%
+9.8pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
5 entries
0%
-90.2pp vs school
Physical Education / Sports Studies
10 entries
80%
-10.2pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs grades 4-9, including Mathematics OR English Language. Some courses have subject specific entry requirements.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (62.4%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 11 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 5 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,988
Teaching Staff / pupil
£424
Educational Supplies / pupil
£310
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£668
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £3,965,478 · 588 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£3,288,026
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£77,400
Targeted funding for 72 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£227,315
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£15,950
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£27,369
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£222,069
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£37,824
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£48,834
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
816 / 811(101%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs grades 4-9, including Mathematics OR English Language. Some courses have subject specific entry requirements.
1:20.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
94.94%
Qualified Teachers
4.47%
Absence Rate
8.99%
Persistent Absence
State-of-the-art facilities, one large Sixth Form supervised study room supervised by the Sixth Form Pastoral team, laptops available to use, free Wi-Fi access on student's own devices anywhere in school, Wi-Fi printing from own devices
Sports
Extensive sports facilities including multiple playing fields, all-weather pitch, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, netball courts, cricket square, athletics track, and fitness suite.
STEM
Well-equipped science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, multiple IT suites with modern computers, design technology workshops, and dedicated mathematics classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
Arts
Drama studio/theatre space, multiple music practice rooms, music technology suite, art studios, and photography darkroom facilities.
Library
Well-stocked library with extensive book collection, study spaces, computers for research, and quiet areas for independent study. Regular author visits and reading programmes are organized.
Capital Projects
Recent investments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrade of IT infrastructure, improvements to sports facilities, and ongoing maintenance of historic buildings.
The school offers extensive enrichment opportunities including work experience, MOOCs, LAMDA, and various clubs and activities for both main school and sixth form students.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, choir, wind band, jazz ensemble, rock bands, annual school productions, house drama competitions, and regular concerts throughout the year.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular educational visits, residential trips, foreign exchanges with European partner schools, field trips for geography and science subjects, theatre visits, and museum trips.
Community Service
Students participate in local community projects, charity fundraising, reading support in primary schools, and environmental initiatives.
Uniform
Uniform costs are supported through the sixth form bursary fund for eligible students.
School Meals
Free school meals are available for eligible sixth form students through the bursary fund policy.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy focusing on mutual respect, responsibility and achievement. Clear expectations are set with rewards for positive behaviour including house points, certificates and recognition assemblies. Sanctions are applied fairly and proportionately when needed.
Mobile Phone Policy
Sixth form students have free Wi-Fi access on their own devices anywhere in school and Wi-Fi printing from own devices.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, individual learning support, exam access arrangements, pastoral support systems, and close liaison with parents and external agencies where appropriate.
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Nearest Station: Boston
Transport Info
If you live within the Designated Transport Area (DTA) and your child is eligible, living outside of the 'walking distance' prescribed in their transport policy, Lincolnshire County Council will provide transport to Boston High School. If you live outside of the DTA, you may need to make your own transport arrangements.
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