St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Spalding, PE11 2JQ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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211st of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 912 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the nursery phase into Year 1?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Overview
The report describes a “caring and supportive” school where staff maintain “high expectations” of pupil achievement and behaviour. Inspectors noted that the school has “improved significantly” since its previous leadership changes, with leaders taking “highly effective action” to enhance all areas of provision. The curriculum is described as “ambitious, broad and well-planned,” though the full impact of recent improvements is not yet fully evident in all Key Stage 2 outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious, broad and well-planned,” with reading at its heart; staff are “experts in teaching phonics” and provide effective daily support for those needing extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” through an “effective personalised curriculum” that meets their individual needs.
- Behaviour is managed consistently well, with a “clear and effective system” for dealing with issues; attendance has “significantly improved” due to quick action on poor attendance.
- Early years provision offers a “strong start” in a “supportive and nurturing environment,” with clear routines and well-planned activities.
- Leaders and governors provide “excellent support,” and staff benefit from “high-quality professional development.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff continue to deliver the planned curriculum consistently well and address gaps in learning quickly, as the impact of recent curriculum improvements is not yet evident in all Key Stage 2 outcomes.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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