Located in Spalding, University Academy Holbeach is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-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.
University Academy Holbeach currently has around 1394 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 32.4% 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 11%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.1%). other white pupils make up about 10.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 66% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park Road, Spalding, PE12 7PU |
| Website: | http://www.universityacademyholbeach.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01406423042 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Sheila Paige |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137282 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1394 |
| Number of Boys: | 721 |
| Number of Girls: | 673 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.10% | 1172 |
| Other White | 10.90% | 152 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 24 |
| African | 1.10% | 15 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach Primary School Boston Road , Holbeach PE12 7LZ | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary Academy Boston Road South , Holbeach PE12 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Spalding Road , Holbeach PE12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Bank Primary Academy Roman Bank , Holbeach Bank PE12 8BX | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Bank Primary School Roman Bank , Holbeach Bank PE12 8BX | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Farmer Technology and Language College Park Road , Holbeach PE12 7PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Holbeach Park Road , Holbeach PE12 7PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach CofE Infant School High Street , PE12 7ED | - not rated | 714 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Chestnuts Fen Road , Holbeach PE12 8QD | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.