Boston High School 11+ Papers
Past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Boston High School as well as 11+ test details and school information.
Past 11+ Papers for Boston High School
Unfortunately, Boston High School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use these 11+ practice papers to help your child prepare.
Practice 11+ Papers for Boston High School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Lincolnshire 11+ Ensure you double-check with Boston High School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
11+ Practice Papers for Boston High School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful and we would encourage parents to download and use them with their children.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Boston High School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. They remain useful and we would encourage parents to download and use them with their children.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Boston High School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Boston High School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Boston High School by CGP
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. They are up to date and extremely useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. Grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
About Boston High School
Boston High School is a selective secondary school in Lincolnshire. For children to get into Boston High School they need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Hence, Boston High School is a traditional grammar school, one of only 163 remaining in England.
Nestled on the outskirts of Boston, Lincolnshire, Boston High School is a selective grammar school that caters to girls aged 11-18, with a co-educational sixth form. The school operates a distinctive house system, with each house bearing the name of a notable figure from its rich history. This system fosters a sense of belonging and healthy competition among the students.
At Boston High, the comprehensive curriculum is thoughtfully designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their future endeavors. From the arts and sciences to technology and languages, the school offers a wide array of subjects that cater to diverse interests and aptitudes. Moreover, the school's extensive careers education programme ensures that students are well-prepared for the challenges of adult and working life.
Beyond the classroom, Boston High boasts a vibrant and lively school community, thanks to its plethora of co-curricular activities. From intellectual pursuits like chess to creative outlets such as orchestra and textiles, and physical activities like rounders, gardening, netball, and basketball, there is something for everyone. The school firmly believes in the value of learning beyond the confines of the classroom, recognizing its role in shaping well-rounded individuals.
Boston High takes immense pride in the outstanding academic achievements of its students, with impressive performances at both A-Level and GCSE. However, the school's commitment to education extends beyond mere academic preparation. It places equal emphasis on nurturing the social proficiency of its students, ensuring that they possess the necessary skills to thrive in their later lives. As a result, Boston High's leavers are not only intellectually capable but also proactive, community-oriented individuals who demonstrate remarkable leadership and problem-solving abilities.
School Information
Below you will find further information about Boston High School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9PF |
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| School Website | https://www.bostonhighschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01205310505 |
| Email Address | schooladmissions@lincolnshire.gov.uk |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 108 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 833 (792 Girls / 41 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Andrew Fulbrook |
Boston High School is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 833 pupils attend Boston High School and it's led by the Headteacher, Andrew Fulbrook.
Boston High School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Boston High School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Lincolnshire 11+ Information
In order to get into Boston High School, children need to pass the Lincolnshire 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Lincolnshire 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Lincolnshire 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
The 11 plus exam for Boston High School for Girls is administered by the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. The assessment consists of two separate papers that evaluate a student's abilities in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning.
The first paper focuses on verbal reasoning and includes 80 questions divided into 15 sections, with a time limit of 50 minutes. The second paper assesses non-verbal and spatial reasoning through 70 questions split across 5 individually timed sections.
All questions in the Lincolnshire 11 plus are presented in a multiple-choice format. Students record their answers on separate answer sheets, which are then electronically marked. The exams take place on two consecutive Saturdays in September.
Other Schools using Lincolnshire 11+
As well as Boston High School, several other schools also use Lincolnshire 11+. These are:
- Bourne Grammar School
- Carre's Grammar School
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
- King Edward VI Grammar School
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
- Skegness Grammar School
- Spalding Grammar School
- Spalding High School
- The Boston Grammar School
- The King's School, Grantham
- The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Lincolnshire 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Boston High School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Lincolnshire 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Lincolnshire 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Boston High School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Lincolnshire 11+ Key Dates for your Diary
Here are all the important dates for the Lincolnshire 11+ tests (to get into Boston High School) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
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| 05/01/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar School 11+ Registration Opens | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 31/03/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Registration Closes | |
| 14/09/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Verbal Reasoning Paper | |
| 21/09/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning Paper | |
| 11/10/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Results Day | |
| 31/10/2024 | Secondary School Common Application Deadline | |
| 01/03/2025 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Boston High School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Boston High School
As the Lincolnshire 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
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Ofsted Information
Boston High School was last inspected by Ofsted on 13/11/2014 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 25/02/2015, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 13/11/2014 | 1 | 25/02/2015 | Good | Full Report |
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Boston High School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 24 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | - | 7 |
| Biology | 119 | 1 | - | 1 | 9 | 28 | 34 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 8 |
| Business Studies:Single | 69 | - | - | 1 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 119 | - | - | 3 | 22 | 36 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 13 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Design & Technology | 12 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| English Language | 119 | - | - | - | 7 | 22 | 36 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| English Literature | 119 | - | - | - | 9 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| French | 51 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Geography | 41 | - | - | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| History | 79 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 |
| Mathematics | 119 | - | - | - | 2 | 23 | 48 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Music | 11 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Physics | 119 | - | - | - | 16 | 36 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Polish | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Religious Studies | 50 | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Sociology | 79 | - | - | 1 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| Spanish | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 26 | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 11 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | |||
| Biology | 31 | - | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 29 | - | 2 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | - | |||
| Chemistry | 17 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language | 19 | - | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | - | |||
| English Literature | 33 | - | 1 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 4 | - | |||
| Geography | 14 | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 21 | - | - | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | - | |||
| Mathematics | 16 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 16 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | - | |||
| Music | 7 | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | |||
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 13 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | - | - | |||
| Physics | 11 | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | |||
| Psychology | 71 | - | 9 | 23 | 26 | 9 | - | 1 | |||
| Religious Studies | 6 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | |||
| Sociology | 49 | - | 9 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 2 | - | |||
| Spanish | 7 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 2 | - | |||
FAQ
Is Boston High School hard to get into?
Yes, Boston High School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Boston High School a private school?
No, Boston High School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Boston High School free?
Yes, Boston High School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Boston High School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Boston High School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Boston High School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Boston High School a girls-only school?
Yes, Boston High School is a girls-only school.
