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The Boston Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 860 boys aged between 11 and 18. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance, Finances and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment, Progress and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Haven High Academy | |
| 1.1 | Boston High School | |
| 3.9 | Thomas Middlecott Academy | |
| 6.3 | The Giles Academy | |
| 8.2 | William Lovell Church of England Academy | |
| 8.8 | Cowley Academy | |
| 11.3 | The Barnes Wallis Academy | |
| 11.5 | University Academy Holbeach | |
| 13.9 | Spalding Academy | |
| 14.0 | University Academy Long Sutton | |
| 14.2 | Spalding High School | |
| 14.3 | Spalding Grammar School |
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very high. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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