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The Boston Grammar School
South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.1 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
874
Capacity
910
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 86% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 54% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it is well-regarded, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 72% of schools.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 53.1 | Top 19% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 29% 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%. | 60% | Top 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.8%
White Other21.7%
Mixed Other5.7%
Asian Indian3.9%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.97439, -0.02103 · PE21 6JY
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139180
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Boston Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
The Boston Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is The Boston Grammar School a good school?
The Boston Grammar School scores 72.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 The Boston Grammar School in GCSEs?
The Boston Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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