Schools in Boston
Boston has 35 schools: 26 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 81% of the 31 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Boston High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (56.6 in 2026). Among primary schools, The Sibsey Free Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (78% in 2025).
- 39 schools
- 9 secondary
- 26 primary
Secondary Schools in Boston
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston High School | Good | 56.6 (2026) | +0.37 (2024) | 837 |
| 2 | The Boston Grammar School | Needs attention | 54.7 (2026) | -0.43 (2024) | 924 |
| 3 | Giles Academy | Good | 39.6 (2026) | +0.20 (2024) | 793 |
| 4 | Haven High Academy | Needs attention | 32.6 (2026) | -0.65 (2024) | 1,229 |
| 5 | William Lovell Church of England Academy | Urgent improvement | 28.3 (2026) | -1.34 (2024) | 347 |
| 6 | Thomas Middlecott Academy | Requires Improvement | 27.6 (2026) | -0.78 (2024) | 612 |
| 7 | Boston College | Good | – | – | – |
| 8 | Boston Endeavour Academy | – | – | – | 161 |
| 9 | The Pilgrim School | Good | – | – | 7 |
Primary Schools in Boston
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.