Boston High School
Boston, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · PE21 9PF
A selective girls' grammar school in Boston, Boston High School draws able pupils from across the surrounding area through the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. With 816 girls on roll against a capacity of 811, the school is running fractionally over its intended size, a sign of steady demand for its 108 annual places. A notable 22.7% of pupils speak English as an additional language, while 11.9% are eligible for free school meals, pointing to a more varied intake than its selective status might suggest.
816
Pupils
108
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 816
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.7
- Location
- Boston, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.bostonhighschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 108
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
58.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
77%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 58.8 outstrips the national figure of 46.9, and 77% of girls secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 20.7 is typical for a medium-sized state school of this kind. As a selective grammar, it suits academically confident girls who will thrive in a results-focused setting.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.23%
- EHC plans
- 0.37%
- English as additional language
- 22.7%
- Free school meals
- 11.9%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A strong-performing girls' grammar where consistently high GCSE outcomes meet a genuinely mixed pupil body.
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Boston High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Boston High School located?
Boston High School is located at Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF.
What type of school is Boston High School?
Boston High School is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Boston High School test in the 11+?
Boston High School tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Boston High School use for the 11+?
Boston High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Boston High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Boston High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Boston High School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Boston High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Boston High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Boston High School belong to?
Boston High School is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Boston High School offer?
Boston High School has a published admission number of 108 places.
How many pupils attend Boston High School?
Boston High School has approximately 816 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.