Boston High School vs Giles Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston High School
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
837 students
Giles Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
| Measure | Boston High School Boston, East Midlands | Giles Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 329 | #264 of 329 |
| National rank | #549 of 4,090 | #3243 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 837 | 793 |
| Pupils on roll | 837 | 793 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.5% | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | 43.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.26 | 3.17 |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonhighschool.co.uk/ | www.gilesacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Boston High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 24.1).
- •Boston High School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 793.
- •Boston High School is girls and Giles Academy is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston High School better than Giles Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Boston High School ranks higher (81.6 vs 24.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boston High School and Giles Academy?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston High School: 837. Giles Academy: 793. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston High School and Giles Academy rank in East Midlands?
Boston High School is 38th of 329 and Giles Academy is 264th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).