The Boston Grammar School vs Thomas Middlecott Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Boston Grammar School
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
924 students
Thomas Middlecott Academy
Boston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
612 students
| Measure | The Boston Grammar School Boston, East Midlands | Thomas Middlecott Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 329 | #309 of 329 |
| National rank | #1023 of 4,090 | #3842 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 924 | 612 |
| Pupils on roll | 924 | 612 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 32.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.6% | 15.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.4% | 35.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.94 | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | 27.2 | – |
| town | Boston | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk | www.thomasmiddlecott.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Boston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 13.9).
- •The Boston Grammar School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 612.
- •The Boston Grammar School is boys and Thomas Middlecott Academy 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 The Boston Grammar School better than Thomas Middlecott Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Boston Grammar School ranks higher (70.0 vs 13.9 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 The Boston Grammar School and Thomas Middlecott Academy?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Boston Grammar School: 924. Thomas Middlecott Academy: 612. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Boston Grammar School and Thomas Middlecott Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Boston Grammar School is 84th of 329 and Thomas Middlecott Academy is 309th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).