St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding, Spalding
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Spalding, part of Community Inclusive Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 30 schools in Spalding with published results, and 14,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding in detail
Results
In 2025, 39% of Year 6 pupils at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (52% in reading, 45% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding are Spalding Parish Church of England Day School (1 mile, Good, 63% reading, 62% maths); St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 59% maths); Spalding Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 67% maths); and Wygate Park Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 86% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding.
Spalding Parish Church of England Day SchoolSt Norbert's Catholic Voluntary AcademySpalding Primary AcademyWygate Park Academy
The trust
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is one of 19 schools run by Community Inclusive Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 51% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
54.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Spalding Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Severn Road (opposite), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 170 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding issued 18 suspensions, 8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding are Spalding Academy (0.6 miles), Spalding High School (0.8 miles) and Spalding Grammar School (1.1 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school is caring and supportive of all pupils. Staff and pupils said that the school has improved significantly. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve and how they should behave. Most pupils consistently meet these expectations.
Pupils feel safe at school. They know there are staff they can talk to if they are worried about anything. Most pupils enjoy attending school. They said that teachers make lessons interesting. Some pupils join the school at different times during the year. These pupils settle in quickly. They are well supported, and other pupils make them feel welcome.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has significantly improved the curriculum offered to pupils. There is an ambitious, broad and well-planned curriculum in place. The school continually reviews the curriculum to ensure that it meets pupils' needs. The impact of the improved curriculum is not yet fully evident in all outcomes at key stage 2. However, the work that pupils produce shows that they are achieving well.
Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil has the knowledge and skills to read fluently and confidently. Pupils start to learn to read as soon as they start in school. Staff are experts in teaching phonics. They teach phonics consistently well. Staff use assessment to identify pupils who need extra help to read. These pupils get effective daily support. As a result, most pupils learn to read well.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
At a Glance
54.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 52% to 39% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 45% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 62% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Term dates
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 18 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
190 pupils
210 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Spalding
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Spalding
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
8,940
Applications
6,453
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
19.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
114
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,395
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,312
Per pupil
£1467k
Total funding
£170k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Questions parents ask about St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
What are SATs results like at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
Of the pupils at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 39% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
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 Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
No fixed boundary. When St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
Classes at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding average 26.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding has around 209 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
6.3% of sessions were missed at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 18 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding?
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is at Queens Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)