The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,448
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Glenn Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Neville Avenue, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Spalding Academy's Ofsted rating?
Spalding Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spalding Academy?
Spalding Academy currently has 1,448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spalding Academy take?
Spalding Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Spalding Academy?
Spalding Academy is in Spalding, PE11 2EJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spalding Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Spalding Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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