Spalding Grammar School
Spalding, PE11 2XH · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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8th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 342 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 8.5/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 77.2 · 94 | 30% | 2.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.9 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Spalding Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2024-03). In 2024/25, 75.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Engineering, 4 x 4, Maths, MFL, Music, Creative Writing, Biology, and Latin Clubs. Sports include Rugby, Basketball, Football, Cricket, Squash, and Tennis. Trips range from skiing in Italy, France, and Spain to cricket in Barbados and Dubai, and visits to Harry Potter Studios.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,023 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,070. 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
With 47 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the curriculum support pupils who need to close the gap between their progress scores and
What Ofsted said about Spalding Grammar School
Overview
The report states that the school is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as being ‘well prepared for their next steps’ and achieving well, with many progressing to ‘aspirational destinations’. However, the inspection highlights inconsistencies in teaching practices and behaviour management that prevent the school from performing at a higher level.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with knowledge that is ‘clearly defined’ and ‘well sequenced’ to help pupils build understanding.
- Staff are ‘knowledgeable’ and explain concepts clearly, often challenging pupils to ‘think deeply’ and make links between subjects.
- There is a ‘very well-considered personal and careers education (PACE) programme’ that provides personalised guidance and helps pupils understand British values.
- Sixth-form students are ‘highly motivated’ and benefit from a ‘very broad range of subjects’ and enrichment opportunities.
- The school identifies effectively how to provide extra support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Staff do not consistently check how well pupils understand new concepts or provide feedback to address misconceptions, leading to some pupils becoming ‘disengaged from learning’.
- Routines for managing poor behaviour are ‘not consistently applied by all staff’, meaning disruption is not always challenged effectively and some pupils do not feel part of a supportive community.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.8 |
| 2024/25 | 58.8 |
| 2025/26 | 59.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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