Boston High School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PF
- Number of pupils:850+ (girls aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: enquiries@bostonhighschool.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Lincolnshire 11+ Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Lincolnshire residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Boston High School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Boston High School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1914, Boston High School (BHS) is a leading selective grammar school renowned for its academic excellence and nurturing environment. In 2023, the school achieved 88% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 82% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers an exceptional curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages, and creative arts. BHS’s innovative “Women in Science” program provides unique mentoring opportunities with female professionals in STEM fields. The school’s facilities include a state-of-the-art science centre, dedicated performing arts studio, and extensive sports complex.
Beyond academics, BHS boasts an impressive extracurricular program with over 70 clubs, including national championship-winning debating teams, award-winning music ensembles, and thriving STEM competitions. The school’s “BHS Passport” scheme encourages students to develop leadership skills through community projects and international exchanges.
Navigating the Application process at Boston High School
- Registration: Apply for Lincolnshire 11+ test by July 15th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Lincolnshire 11+ taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to Lincolnshire County Council by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For candidates scoring within the review range
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The Lincolnshire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including comprehension)
- Paper 2: Mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Lincolnshire
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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- Verbal Excellence: Read quality literature and newspapers daily
- Mathematical Agility: Strengthen mental arithmetic and problem-solving
- Timed Practice: Complete full papers under exam conditions weekly
- Vocabulary Building: Learn 10 new words daily with example sentences
- Error Analysis: Maintain detailed records of mistakes
- Test Strategy: Develop intelligent guessing techniques
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