Boston High School
Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Boston High School is a secondary school in Boston for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 1st of 6 secondary schools in Boston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2014, report published 25 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Most pupils, parents and carers, who expressed an opinion, speak positively about Boston High school. The school has an inclusive and welcoming ethos. Relationships are typically positive. Pupils say that they feel safe in this popular school. They know who they can talk to about any worries or concerns they may have. Pupils behave and attend well. They are friendly and polite. Similarly, students in the sixth form say they feel happy and settled in the school community, including many who have joined the school from other settings. The school promotes pupils' personal development well. A well-thought-out enrichment course is complemented by a range of extra-curricular activities and visits. Pupils are proud of their involvement in the 'greenpower' project promoting engineering and mechanics for girls, for example. The school takes pupils' mental health and well-being seriously. The weekly 'pulse' survey, for example, informs pastoral staff which pupils might need extra help and support. Expectations are high around the school and in most subjects. Many pupils and sixth-form students achieve well. Pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) perform especially well. However, some pupils and sixth-form students do not achieve as highly as they could, particularly the most able.
What the school should improve
- The school has developed an ambitious and inclusive curriculum for all pupils. Sometimes, however, teachers' expectations of what pupils, and students in the sixth form, can achieve in some subjects are not always as high as they should be. They do not always ensure that pupils and students consistently apply their knowledge and skills as fully as they might when completing tasks, particularly those that require extended detail or acting upon feedback. As a result, despite strong attainment, some pupils and sixth-form students, do not achieve as highly as they could. The school should ensure that teachers provide clear and precise advice that helps all learners to demonstrate greater depth in knowledge and understanding so that they achieve as highly as they should.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
119 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
116 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
837 pupils on roll, with places for 811
Schools near Boston High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven High Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 31.7 |
| The Boston Grammar School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 53.1 |
| Thomas Middlecott Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 32.1 |
| The Giles Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.6 |
| William Lovell Church of England Academy | 7 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 29.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne-Marie Franks
- Phone
- 01205310505
- Address
- Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 139140
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.