Boston High School is a mainstream secondary school in Boston, Lincolnshire, for girls aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 92 of its 837 pupils (11%) were getting SEN support and 7 (0.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 837 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
11% get SEN support
92 of 837 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.8% have an EHC plan
7 of 837 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia40
- Social, emotional and mental health26
- Autism14
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 837 (places for 811)
- Admissions
- Selective (a grammar school)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne-Marie Franks
- Part of
- Boston High School
- Free school meals
- 14.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 139140
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2014; school remains Good (July 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Conquest School Independent · Ages 7–19 0.4 miles
- Boston Endeavour Academy Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 9.9 miles
- Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 10 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.7%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.4 miles
- Tower Road Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.7%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.4 miles
- Haven High Academy Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Boston High School
How many pupils at Boston High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 92 of the 837 pupils (11%) were getting SEN support and 7 (0.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Boston High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (40 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (26 pupils) and autism (14 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Boston High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Boston High School?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Boston High School?
You can ask for Boston High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Boston High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School, about 9.9 miles away.
Where is Boston High School?
Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF, in Lincolnshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.