Boston High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Boston High School

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands95 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

108

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1

Stretched

About Boston High School

Boston High School is a popular girls' grammar school with an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere where pupils feel safe and settled. The school offers a broad academic curriculum with particularly strong uptake in French, art and history, while initiatives like the 'Greenpower' engineering project encourage girls to explore STEM subjects. Reading is celebrated throughout the school, with dedicated spaces and peer mentoring helping pupils develop confidence and enthusiasm for books. Pastoral care is a real strength here, with weekly wellbeing check-ins ensuring no pupil slips through the net, and excellent support for those joining from other schools or with additional needs.

Frequently asked questions about Boston High School

How do I apply to Boston High School?

Registration opens on 9 January 2026 and closes on 31 March 2026. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Full admissions details are available on the official Boston High School admissions page.

What subjects does Boston High School test in the 11+?

Boston High School tests candidates in Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

When is the Boston High School 11+ exam?

The Boston High School 11+ exam takes place on 11 September 2026, 12 September 2026, 18 September 2026, 19 September 2026.

Where is Boston High School located?

Boston High School is located in Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.

Subjects Tested

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

816

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 16/07/2024

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

58.8

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

76.5%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

Address

Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PF

School Size

816 pupilsSmall

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1Stretched

Consortium

Lincolnshire

Test Format

Two GL Assessment tests: verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning

Admissions

Published Admission Number

108 places

Qualifying Score

Top 25% standardised score across verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests

Out of Catchment

Accepts students from outside catchment area

Catchment Area

Designated Transport Area (DTA) defined by Lincolnshire County Council, with additional schools served outside DTA

Student Demographics

The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals — a widely used indicator of the proportion of children from lower-income families.

11.9%

Free School Meals

The percentage of pupils whose first language at home is something other than English. Many of these children are fully fluent in English too!

22.7%

English as Additional Language

Pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan — a legal document that describes a child's special educational needs and the support they receive.

0.37%

EHCP

Pupils receiving SEN Support — extra help in school for children with special educational needs who don't have an EHCP but still benefit from additional support.

7.23%

SEN Support

Links

School Website Admissions Page Council Admissions Google Maps

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