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Tulip Academy

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Tulip Academy

Neville Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2EH

Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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Nearby secondary schools

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Spalding Academy
0.11 km away · Academy converter
Good
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
0.48 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Outstanding
Spalding High School
0.55 km away · Community school
Outstanding
Spalding Grammar School
1.18 km away · Academy converter
Good
Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
6.24 km away · Other independent special school

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About Tulip Academy

Tulip Academy is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 215 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Neville Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2EH | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Tulip Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2020 — Outstanding
  3. Jan 2013 — Good (predecessor: The Priory School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Tulip Academy

What is Tulip Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tulip Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Tulip Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Tulip Academy.
Where is Tulip Academy located?
Tulip Academy is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11 2EH).
How many pupils attend Tulip Academy?
Tulip Academy has around 215 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Tulip Academy with other schools?
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