Spalding Academy, Spalding
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Spalding Academy creates a caring environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and the school offers excellent academic support, particularly for reading and pupils with additional needs. Your child will benefit from high-quality pastoral care, meaningful involvement in school life, and exceptional preparation for their future.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attitudes to learning from pupils with strong progress and high achievement in many subjects - particularly at key stage 4
- Effective reading support with timely interventions helping pupils improve fluency and comprehension
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, allowing them to access the curriculum successfully
- Clear behaviour systems resulting in commendable pupil conduct and reducing suspensions
- High-quality career advice and pastoral support preparing pupils exceptionally well for their next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding or explain new learning clearly enough, which affects how well some pupils learn
- Need to ensure all staff have the knowledge and skills to deliver the curriculum effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and a positive culture prioritising pupils' safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Debate club, reading group, games club, aspire challenges
Spalding Academy is a caring and welcoming school with high expectations where most pupils progress very well and achieve highly. The school has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
83 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
57
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
1,486 pupils
1,820 capacity
334 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Spalding
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Spalding
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.12017%
Overall absence
19.71641%
Persistent absence
1,481
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Spalding Academy
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Ayscoughfee Hall School
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Spalding Primary Academy
Wygate Park Academy
Monkshouse Primary Academy
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