St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading and provides expert support for pupils with additional needs, helping them learn alongside their peers with confidence. Staff place a strong emphasis on developing kind, thoughtful individuals with positive values rooted in the school's Catholic virtues.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching with reading books well matched to pupils' sound knowledge
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, who learn the curriculum with increasing fluency and independence
- Positive behaviour and conduct throughout the school, with pupils taking ownership of their actions
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that builds logically on previous learning
- Rich enrichment programme including music, languages, sports, arts and leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to communicate ideas clearly in writing due to gaps in vocabulary and grammar understanding
- Not all classroom activities sufficiently help pupils deepen their understanding of subjects
- Some pupils with English as an additional language need more support to catch up before Year 6
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear policies and procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, languages, sports, arts, reading ambassador programme, sports leaders activities
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a happy, inclusive primary school where pupils enjoy learning and form strong friendships. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum and provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
27.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
30 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 76%. Maths has declined from 63% to 59%. Writing has improved from 53% to 66%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Spalding
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Spalding
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
8,932
Applications
6,589
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8919%
Overall absence
7.52688%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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