Spalding High School
School summary
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every main category, Spalding High School is a selective girls' grammar in Lincolnshire with a strong academic record and a settled, well-led culture. Around 948 girls are on roll against a capacity of 996, so the school is busy but not full. Inspectors praised behaviour, leadership and personal development as well as the quality of education, with only the sixth form rated Good rather than Outstanding. With 14.9% of pupils speaking English as an additional language and 14.1% on SEN support, the intake is more varied than the grammar label alone might suggest.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 150 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
63
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
75%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 November 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 63 compares to a national average of 46.9, and 75% of pupils gain grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.9 reflects typical class sizes for the sector. The consistently high outcomes underline why entry is competitive.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 14.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.63%
- English as additional language
- 14.9%
- Free school meals
- 11.4%
Schools nearby
Spalding Grammar School
Spalding, East Midlands
Bourne Grammar School
Bourne, East Midlands
The Boston Grammar School
Boston, East Midlands
Boston High School
Boston, East Midlands
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford, East Midlands
Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford, East Midlands
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A consistently high-performing girls' grammar where strong results are matched by Outstanding ratings for behaviour and pastoral care. Families seeking selective education in Lincolnshire will find a genuinely well-rounded option here.
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Spalding High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.