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The Boston Grammar School Catchment Area

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

The Boston Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 874 pupils, and a capacity of 910 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

874

Pupils

910

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

The Boston Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to The Boston Grammar 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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The Boston Grammar School — School Information

Full address
South End, Boston, PE21 6JY
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
13.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139180

Other Secondary Schools in Boston

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The Boston Grammar School

Is The Boston Grammar School oversubscribed?

The Boston Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 910 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Boston Grammar School?

The Boston Grammar 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 The Boston Grammar School cover?

The Boston Grammar 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 The Boston Grammar School?

The Boston Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.