Located in Spalding, Spalding High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Spalding High School currently has around 948 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 1.8% boys and 98.2% girls. Around 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.5%). other white pupils make up about 11.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 79% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ
Website: http://www.spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01775722110
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Lincolnshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Michele Anderson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 120642

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 996
Number of Pupils: 948
Number of Boys: 17
Number of Girls: 931

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British63.50%602
Other White11.30%107
Indian6.10%58
Pakistani3.90%37
Other Asian3.50%33
White and Asian2.80%27
African2.60%25
Other Mixed2.30%22
Chinese1.10%10
White and Black African0.80%8
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%7
White and Black Caribbean0.30%3
Bangladeshi0.30%3
Other Black0.30%3
Unclassified0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.52)
Of the 149 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 137 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.52
Town average
0.17
Local authority average
0.11
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
87%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
38%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
85%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
64.3
Town average
47.3
Local authority average
46.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.1
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Clay Lake , PE11 2QG
- not rated 336 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Clay Lake , PE11 2QG
3out of 4 337 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Queens Road , PE11 2JQ
3out of 4 1,457 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Queen's Road , PE11 2JQ
- not rated 1,459 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Norbert's Catholic Primary School, Spalding
Tollgate , PE11 1NJ
- not rated 1,503 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Spalding High School
Stonegate , PE11 2PJ
4out of 4 0 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Gleed Boys' School
Halmer Gardens , PE11 2EF
- not rated 485 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Sir John Gleed School
Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ
- not rated 485 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sir John Gleed School
Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ
- not rated 485 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Spalding Academy
Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ
3out of 4 485 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN
4out of 4 173 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Priory School
Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH
- not rated 605 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tulip Academy
Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH
- not rated 605 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ayscoughfee Hall School
Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE
- not rated 758 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Garth School
Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF
- not rated 1,305 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.