The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.0
19.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 948
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Michele Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Stonegate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Spalding High School a selective school?
Yes. Spalding High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Spalding High School's Ofsted rating?
Spalding High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spalding High School?
Spalding High School currently has 948 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spalding High School take?
Spalding High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Spalding High School?
Spalding High School is in Spalding, PE11 2PJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spalding High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Spalding High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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