The Boston Grammar School is a selective grammar school and sixth form college for boys aged 11 to 18 and girls attending the sixth form aged 16–18 located in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
Since 2007 there have been plans to amalgamate the school with its sister school Boston High School for Girls and some steps have been taken in this direction as a 'Federation' arrangement.
Read more about Boston Grammar School: History, Federation Plans, Notable Former Pupils
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