John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College

About John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College

John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is an academy converter in Alford, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 634 pupils on roll. It is part of JOHN SPENDLUFFE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 (2025/26). 55.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

634 / 625 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hanby Lane, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9BL

Phone

01507462443

Headteacher

Simon Curtis

Website

https://www.jstc.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College?

John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is an academy converter in Alford, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College have?

John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College has 634 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College's Ofsted rating?

John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 in 2025/26.

Is John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College part of an academy trust?

Yes — John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is part of JOHN SPENDLUFFE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE.

Where is John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College?

John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is located at Hanby Lane, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9BL.