Tulip Academy, based in Spalding, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.
Tulip Academy currently has around 215 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.4% boys and 31.6% girls. Around 54.3% 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 13%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.1%). other white pupils make up about 10.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 16% who stay in school sixth forms and 68% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Neville Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2EH |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01775725566 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tina Cox |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142667 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 230 |
| Number of Pupils: | 215 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 68 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.10% | 183 |
| Other White | 10.20% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Queens Road , PE11 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Queen's Road , PE11 2JQ | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Primary School, Spalding Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleed Boys' School Halmer Gardens , PE11 2EF | - not rated | 123 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir John Gleed School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | - not rated | 123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Gleed School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | - not rated | 123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tulip Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.