Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston vs The Boston Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
The Boston Grammar School
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
924 students
| Measure | Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Boston, East Midlands | The Boston Grammar School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #500 of 1,516 | #84 of 329 |
| National rank | #6458 of 15,697 | #1023 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 189 | 924 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 924 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.bostonstmarys.co.uk | www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Boston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 57.0).
- •The Boston Grammar School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 189.
- •Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston 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 Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston better than The Boston Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Boston Grammar School ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.0 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 Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston and The Boston Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston: 189. The Boston Grammar School: 924. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston and The Boston Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston is 500th of 1,516 and The Boston Grammar School is 84th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).