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Spalding High School

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Spalding High School

Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ

Community school
Girls
Pupils
948
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.4%
Attainment 8
63.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Most Lincolnshire grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA or the school. Check each school's registration process.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
63.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
43.5%
Basics 9-5
75.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
81.5%
EBacc APS
5.97
EBacc 9-5
60.3%
EBacc 9-4
76.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.43
A*-A Grades
28.0%
A*-B Grades
61.4%
AAB+ %
11.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 97 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Spalding High School

Spalding High School is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.0. The school has around 948 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Spalding High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2009 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Spalding High School

What is Spalding High School's Ofsted rating?
Spalding High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Spalding High School's latest exam results?
Spalding High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Spalding High School located?
Spalding High School is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11 2PJ).
How many pupils attend Spalding High School?
Spalding High School has around 948 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Spalding High School with other schools?
View Spalding High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lincolnshire.