Boston High School vs Springwell Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 95 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
Springwell Community College
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
836 students
| Measure | Boston High School Boston, East Midlands | Springwell Community College Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 329 | #286 of 329 |
| National rank | #549 of 4,090 | #3521 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 837 | 836 |
| Pupils on roll | 837 | 836 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.5% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.26 | 3.20 |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | – |
| town | Boston | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostonhighschool.co.uk/ | www.springwell.ttct.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Boston High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 20.2).
- •Boston High School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 836.
- •Boston High School is girls and Springwell Community College 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 Springwell Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Boston High School ranks higher (81.6 vs 20.2 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 Springwell Community College?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Boston and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boston High School: 837. Springwell Community College: 836. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boston High School and Springwell Community College rank in East Midlands?
Boston High School is 38th of 329 and Springwell Community College is 286th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).