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Boston High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Boston High School is a academy converter secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 816 pupils, and a capacity of 811 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

816

Pupils

811

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Boston High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Boston High School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lincolnshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 816 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 811 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Boston High School — School Information

Full address
Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
139140

Other Secondary Schools in Boston

If Boston High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Boston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Boston High School

Is Boston High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Boston High School currently has 816 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 811 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Boston High School?

Boston High School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Boston High School cover?

Boston High School is a secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Boston High School?

Boston High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.