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Boston High School
Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PF, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.7 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
816
Capacity
811
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. A remarkable 96% of students attain grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 77% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating strong foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 37%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.8 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 77% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other20.2%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.98853, -0.01053 · PE21 9PF
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139140
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bostonhighschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Boston High School rated by Ofsted?
Boston High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2014.
Is Boston High School a good school?
Boston High School scores 93.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Boston High School in GCSEs?
Boston High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.8. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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