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Boston College

Boston, PE21 6JFSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
Progress 8
+0.37
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
142 1st-choice / 107 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#713 of 3,141 nationally

About Boston College

Boston College is a state secondary and sixth form in Lincolnshire, specifically in the Boston local authority, and it ranks 1st out of 5 schools of its type in that immediate area. That puts it in the top 25% of schools locally. When you look at the wider Lincolnshire picture, it sits 10th out of 57 similar schools, with top-performing peers including The King's School, Grantham, Grantham College, and Bourne Grammar School. The school is led by headteacher Claire Foster and caters to students aged 16 to 99, making it a dedicated post-16 institution. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding. The sixth form provision was also rated Good. This is a school that clearly performs well within its local landscape, particularly given the strong competition from grammar and college options nearby.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRochford Campus, Boston, Boston, PE21 6JF
HeadteacherClaire Foster
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity811
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreTheatreLibrarySports HallAstro TurfSwimming PoolTennis CourtsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeyRugbyBasketballCricketDanceTennisRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDuke of EdinburghDebateFilm ClubEco ClubModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boston College

Boston College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.