Boston secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Boston, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 182Boston High SchoolBoston · Academy Secondary58.8 Attainment 8 · 837 students
- 270The Boston Grammar SchoolBoston · Academy Secondary53.1 Attainment 8 · 924 students
- 324Giles AcademyBoston · Academy Secondary38.6 Attainment 8 · 793 students
- 414Haven High AcademyBoston · Academy Secondary31.7 Attainment 8 · 1,229 students
- 514Thomas Middlecott AcademyBoston · Academy Secondary32.1 Attainment 8 · 612 students
- 610William Lovell Church of England AcademyBoston · Academy Secondary29.4 Attainment 8 · 347 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston High School Boston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.6 Top 25% | 58.8 Attainment 8 | 837 |
| 2 | The Boston Grammar School Boston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.0 Top 25% | 53.1 Attainment 8 | 924 |
| 3 | Giles Academy Boston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 24.1 Lower 50% | 38.6 Attainment 8 | 793 |
| 4 | Haven High Academy Boston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.9 Lower 50% | 31.7 Attainment 8 | 1,229 |
| 5 | Thomas Middlecott Academy Boston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.9 Lower 50% | 32.1 Attainment 8 | 612 |
| 6 | William Lovell Church of England Academy Boston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 9.5 Lower 50% | 29.4 Attainment 8 | 347 |
Boston High School in Boston leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Boston with a Success Index (England) of 81.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands secondary schools league table, every school on the Boston page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Boston?
Boston High School in Boston, East Midlands ranks first among secondary schools in Boston with a Success Index (England) of 81.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 837).
How are secondary schools in Boston ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.