Is The Boston Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — The Boston Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does The Boston Grammar School have?

The Boston Grammar School has 874 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Boston Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

The Boston Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2021).

How does The Boston Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Boston Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Boston Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Boston Grammar School is part of BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is The Boston Grammar School?

The Boston Grammar School is located at South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY.

The Boston Grammar School

South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY

Good

Inspected 5 October 2021

Good

Ofsted

54.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

874

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Boston Grammar School

The Boston Grammar School is an academy converter in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 874 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.7 (2025/26). 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 874 / 910 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 October 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.8%

Free school meals

32.1%

EAL

0.8%

SEN support

6.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.7

Attainment 8

140 pupils

60.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

87.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

73 students

15.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

69%

To higher education

15%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

13.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

48.41

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

7.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

£48,727

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,170 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,947

Spend per pupil

£7,007

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY
Phone: 01205366444
Headteacher: John McHenry
Website: www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Boston Grammar School?: The Boston Grammar School is an academy converter in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is The Boston Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — The Boston Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does The Boston Grammar School have?: The Boston Grammar School has 874 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Boston Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: The Boston Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2021).
How does The Boston Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Boston Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Boston Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Boston Grammar School is part of BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is The Boston Grammar School?: The Boston Grammar School is located at South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY.