Carlton Road Academy vs The Boston Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 996 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Road Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
The Boston Grammar School
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
924 students
| Measure | Carlton Road Academy Boston, East Midlands | The Boston Grammar School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1355 of 1,516 | #84 of 329 |
| National rank | #14254 of 15,697 | #1023 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 458 | 924 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 924 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.carltonroadacademy.net | www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Boston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 18.2).
- •The Boston Grammar School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 458.
- •Carlton Road Academy is co-educational and The Boston Grammar School is boys.
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 Carlton Road Academy better than The Boston Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Boston Grammar School ranks higher (70.0 vs 18.2 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 Carlton Road Academy and The Boston Grammar School?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Road Academy: 458. The Boston Grammar School: 924. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Road Academy and The Boston Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Carlton Road Academy is 1355th of 1,516 and The Boston Grammar School is 84th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).