Giles Academy vs Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
788 students
| Measure | Giles Academy Boston, East Midlands | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle Horncastle, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #264 of 329 | #12 of 329 |
| National rank | #3243 of 4,090 | #219 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 793 | 788 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 788 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 66.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | 89.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.1% | 98.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 6.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Boston | Horncastle |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gilesacademy.co.uk/ | www.qegs.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 24.1).
- •Giles Academy is the larger school with 793 students compared with 788.
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 Giles Academy better than Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle ranks higher (91.9 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 Giles Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Boston and Horncastle in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giles Academy: 793. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle: 788. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giles Academy and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle rank in East Midlands?
Giles Academy is 264th of 329 and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is 12th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).