Boston High School vs Hawthorn Tree School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Hawthorn Tree School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
| Measure | Boston High School Boston, East Midlands | Hawthorn Tree School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 329 | #888 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #549 of 4,090 | #10210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 837 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 837 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonhighschool.co.uk/ | www.hawthorntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Boston High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 39.7).
- •Boston High School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 364.
- •Boston High School is a academy school while Hawthorn Tree School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Boston High School is girls and Hawthorn Tree School 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 Hawthorn Tree School?
On the Success Index (England), Boston High School ranks higher (81.6 vs 39.7 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 Hawthorn Tree School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston High School: 837. Hawthorn Tree School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston High School and Hawthorn Tree School rank in East Midlands?
Boston High School is 38th of 329 and Hawthorn Tree School is 888th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).