Spalding Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Neville Avenue Donington Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2EJ |
| Phone | 01775722484 |
| Reference Number | 144488 |
Spalding Academy has continued to maintain high educational standards since its previous inspection, showing effective leadership and a commitment to improvement. The school's caring environment and clear expectations support pupils in achieving well, with most making significant progress across the curriculum. Overall, pupils display excellent attitudes towards learning and are well-prepared for their future endeavors through an ambitious curriculum and a range of extracurricular opportunities. The school has also made strides in promoting reading and supporting pupils with additional needs, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.62%
Girls: 49.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 169 | 147 | 316 |
| 8 | 155 | 149 | 304 |
| 9 | 142 | 159 | 301 |
| 10 | 138 | 122 | 260 |
| 11 | 129 | 138 | 267 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.6% |
| White, Other | 28.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership committed to school improvement
- High expectations of pupil behavior and achievement
- Broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to student needs
- Effective support for reading development and interventions
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-planned opportunities for pupils' broader development and extracurricular activities
- Outstanding preparation for pupils' next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum by some teachers
- Occasional gaps in checking pupils' understanding and explaining new learning
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 179 | 38 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Clay Lake, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2QG |
0.45 miles |
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St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Queens Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2JQ |
0.59 miles |
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Ayscoughfee Hall School
Welland Hall, Spalding, PE11 2TE |
0.68 miles |
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St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tollgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1NJ |
0.99 miles |
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The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JQ |
1.2 miles |
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Spalding Primary Academy
Woolram Wygate, Spalding Primary Academy, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1PB |
1.22 miles |
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Wygate Park Academy
Witham Road, Spalding, PE11 3WT |
1.31 miles |
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Monkshouse Primary Academy
Pennygate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LG |
1.54 miles |
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Weston Hills CofE Primary School
Learning Lane, Weston Hills, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6DL |
1.94 miles |
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The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
Fennell Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3RP |
2.31 miles |
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Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School
Small Drove, Weston, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6HU |
2.6 miles |
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The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy
Barrier Bank, Cowbit, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6AE |
2.83 miles |
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The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
Broad Lane, Moulton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6PN |
3.07 miles |
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Surfleet Primary School
Station Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4DB |
3.74 miles |
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Moulton Chapel Primary School
Eaugate Road, Moulton Chapel, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 0XJ |
3.91 miles |
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St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
Leaveslake Drove, West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3QJ |
4.58 miles |
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Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6TS |
4.58 miles |
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Tulip Academy
Neville Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EH |
0.07 miles |
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Spalding High School
Stonegate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ |
0.28 miles |
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Spalding Grammar School
Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH |
0.68 miles |
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Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School
Dorcette House, Little Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6RU |
3.92 miles |