About the school
Boston Grammar School is a selective academy and admission is decided by an 11+ test procedure. The school describes itself as one of two single-sex grammar schools serving the town and has a sixth form.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1567 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The site lists a "Year 5 Open Evening", and the 11+ page says families can collect a registration form at the Open Evening.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free The Boston Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school refers to "the catchment areas of the two grammar schools in the town" and says most pupils take the tests with classmates at their primary school; it also mentions some candidates are from out of the local area. The pages also mention support for Pupil Premium eligible families. |
| Competition | The test is norm-referenced and aims to take the top 25% of each cohort. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Tests are taken on two Fridays in September, with additional sessions for some out-of-area pupils on the following Saturday mornings at Boston Grammar School. Outcomes are posted in early October. The Local Authority preference form deadline is 31 October. Appeals panel meetings are usually in May/June after allocations in early March.
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