Spalding High School
Spalding, PE11 2PJ · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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2nd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. 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 — 8.9/10 against 652 of them, against 9.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 86.3 · 96 | 30% | 2.87 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.63 · 89 | 25% | 2.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.5 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Spalding High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.63 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, play rugby or athletics, and participate in World Music & Culture Day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 970 pupils against a stated capacity of 996. 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 in maintaining their Progress 8 scores through Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for high grades in English and maths? How does the school integrate the Duke of Edinburgh Award into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Spalding High School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils thrive in the culture of high aspiration” and “challenge themselves to be the best they can be.” Inspectors found that staff and pupils have developed “excellent relationships,” creating an environment where learners feel “comfortable and confident” and are supported to achieve their potential.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “deliberately planned to help all pupils achieve their potential,” ensuring they develop “detailed and sophisticated knowledge” through regular revisiting of prior learning.
- Teachers use “excellent subject knowledge” to provide work that “motivates and challenges” pupils, asking “carefully crafted questions” to check understanding.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with students treating others with respect and demonstrating resilience and eagerness to learn.
- The school provides “multiple experiences to help pupils to broaden their horizons,” including international trips and a wide range of clubs and activities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “personalised support” and have their needs “promptly identified” by knowledgeable staff.
Areas to improve
- Sixth-form students are “not as consistently helped to develop a secure understanding of issues related to their study of personal, social, health, citizenship and economic education.”
- The report notes that sixth-formers “would appreciate more time to learn about topics such as government and democracy as well as tax and personal finances.”
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 | 65.1 |
| 2024/25 | 63.0 |
| 2025/26 | 62.5 |
| 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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