The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sheila Paige (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is University Academy Holbeach a selective school?
No. University Academy Holbeach is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is University Academy Holbeach's Ofsted rating?
University Academy Holbeach was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend University Academy Holbeach?
University Academy Holbeach currently has 1,394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does University Academy Holbeach take?
University Academy Holbeach caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is University Academy Holbeach?
University Academy Holbeach is in Spalding, PE12 7PU, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does University Academy Holbeach have a sixth form?
Yes, University Academy Holbeach has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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