Boston Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Boston Grammar School

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

Healthy

School Size

874 pupils

About Boston Grammar School

The Boston Grammar School is an inclusive and welcoming community where high expectations are woven into daily life through the school's 'golden principles'. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with particular strengths in mathematics, science, art and physical education, while a popular sixth form offers strong guidance for students planning their next steps. Pupils describe the school as calm and orderly, with positive relationships between staff and students and sixth-formers serving as role models for younger years. Beyond the classroom, there are rich opportunities including sports, music, robotics and international links with over 20 European countries, alongside thought-provoking assemblies that explore topics such as equality and diversity.

Subjects Tested

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

874

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 10 May 2021

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

53.1

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

53.6%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
874 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1Healthy
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Test Format

Two papers: Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Admissions

Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Catchment Area
catchment areas of the two grammar schools in the town

Student Demographics

13.8%

Free School Meals

32.2%

English as Additional Language

0.8%

EHCP

6.06%

SEN Support

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