The Boston Grammar School vs Tower Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Tower Road Academy
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
559 students
| Measure | The Boston Grammar School Boston, East Midlands | Tower Road Academy Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 329 | #570 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1023 of 4,090 | #7197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 924 | 559 |
| Pupils on roll | 924 | 559 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.bostongrammarschool.co.uk | www.towerroadacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Boston Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 53.6).
- •The Boston Grammar School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 559.
- •The Boston Grammar School is boys and Tower Road 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 Tower Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Boston Grammar School ranks higher (70.0 vs 53.6 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 Tower Road Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Boston Grammar School: 924. Tower Road Academy: 559. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Boston Grammar School and Tower Road Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Boston Grammar School is 84th of 329 and Tower Road Academy is 570th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).