The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Selina Ratchford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Queens Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Garth School
Special school · 981m away
Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
Free school · 1.3km away
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Primary · 1.6km away
Spalding Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Spalding Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Wygate Park Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding take?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is in Spalding, PE11 2JQ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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