Boston High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Spilsby Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 9PF |
| Phone | 01205310505 |
| Reference Number | 139140 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 818 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 3.91%
Girls: 96.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 121 | 121 |
| 8 | Unknown | 116 | 116 |
| 9 | Unknown | 110 | 110 |
| 10 | Unknown | 119 | 119 |
| 11 | Unknown | 116 | 116 |
| 12 | 15 | 114 | 129 |
| 13 | 17 | 90 | 107 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.8% |
| White, Other | 19.9% |
| Indian | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-16 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-03-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Boston High School | ||
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.37 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Ashlawn Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PX |
0.34 miles |
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Tower Road Academy
Ashlawn Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PX |
0.42 miles |
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Park Academy
Robin Hoods Walk, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9LQ |
0.84 miles |
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Woad Farm Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0EF |
1.04 miles |
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Boston Nursery School
Church Road, Boston, PE21 0LJ |
1.08 miles |
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Fydell Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8SS |
1.15 miles |
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Carlton Road Academy
Carlton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QX |
1.18 miles |
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Hawthorn Tree School
Toot Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0PT |
1.3 miles |
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Staniland Academy
Peck Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8DF |
1.51 miles |
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Boston West Academy
Sussex Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7QG |
1.88 miles |
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Wyberton Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7RZ |
1.93 miles |
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St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool
126 London Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7HB |
2 miles |
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Fishtoft Academy
Gaysfield Road, Fishtoft, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0SF |
2.6 miles |
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Wyberton Primary Academy
Saundergate Lane, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7BZ |
2.83 miles |
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The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School
School Lane, Butterwick, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0HU |
2.96 miles |
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Frithville Primary School
West Fen Drainside, Frithville, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7EX |
3.55 miles |
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The Sibsey Free Primary School
Main Road, Sibsey, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0RR |
3.66 miles |
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Gipsey Bridge Academy
Leagate Road, Gipsey Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7BP |
4.46 miles |
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Kirton Primary School
Station Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1HY |
4.54 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Boston Endeavour Academy
Kitwood Road, Boston, PE21 0PX |
0.39 miles |
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Haven High Academy
Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB |
0.63 miles |
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Boston College
Rochford Campus, Skirbeck Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JF |
1.07 miles |
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The Boston Grammar School
South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY |
1.07 miles |
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Aspiration House School
Aspiration House, Church Road, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0NX |
2.13 miles |
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Bridge House Independent School
Grantham Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL |
2.31 miles |
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Thomas Middlecott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JS |
4.91 miles |