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The Boston Grammar School

South End, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6JY

RankRanked #137Boys schoolLincolnshire 11+ test01205 366444

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Boys
Entrance test
Lincolnshire 11+ test
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#137

The Boston Grammar School at a glance

Entrance test
Lincolnshire 11+ test
Papers by GL Assessment

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

Registration opens
Not confirmed yet
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
Registration closes
Not confirmed yet
Test day
Not confirmed yet
Results
Not confirmed yet
National Offer Day
1 March 2028

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Results
9 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.

Key dates

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration opens

    Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration closes

  • Not confirmed yet

    Test day

  • Not confirmed yet

    Results

National dates for England

  1. 31 October 2027

    Secondary school application deadlineNext

    Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.

  2. 1 March 2028

    National Offer Day

    Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

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The Lincolnshire 11+ test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools page(opens in a new tab).

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September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Test day
11 September 2026(passed)
Results
9 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

See open days and how to apply

Prepare for The Boston Grammar School

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Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.

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GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)

Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27

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About The Boston Grammar School

Boston Grammar School is a selective academy in Boston, Lincolnshire, and the website describes it as having been a centre of excellence for four hundred and sixty years. It has a sixth form, and the vast majority of its students go on to university. The school states its core values as care, achievement, respect and excellence. Pupils are placed in one of four houses.

The entrance test

Children applying for Year 7 sit the Lincolnshire 11+ test, run by Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.

Papers by: GL Assessment.

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Our guide to the Lincolnshire 11+ test: format, dates and other schools that use it →

School results2024/25

RankRanked #137
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
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GCSE Attainment 8
53.1 out of 90
53.6% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
27.2(C- average)

Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does The Boston Grammar School use?
Children applying for Year 7 at The Boston Grammar School sit the Lincolnshire 11+ test, run by Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
What format is the Lincolnshire 11+ test?
The Lincolnshire 11+ test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
Is The Boston Grammar School for boys or girls?
The Boston Grammar School admits boys into Year 7.
When is the Lincolnshire 11+ test for 2027 entry?
The Lincolnshire 11+ test for September 2027 entry is on 11 September 2026. Registration closes on 31 March 2026.
When are the Lincolnshire 11+ test results for 2027 entry?
Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 9 October 2026.
How can my child prepare for the The Boston Grammar School 11+?
The Lincolnshire 11+ test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
Where is The Boston Grammar School?
The Boston Grammar School is at South End, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6JY.

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South End, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6JY

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