Is Spalding Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — Spalding Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Spalding Grammar School have?

Spalding Grammar School has 995 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Spalding Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Spalding Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does Spalding Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Spalding Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.9 in 2025/26.

Is Spalding Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Spalding Grammar School is part of SPALDING GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Spalding Grammar School?

Spalding Grammar School is located at Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH.

Spalding Grammar School

Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH

Good

Inspected 6 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

59.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

995

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Spalding Grammar School

Spalding Grammar School is an academy converter in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 995 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of SPALDING GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.9 (2025/26). 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 995 / 1,070 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

7.5%

Free school meals

10.7%

EAL

0.9%

SEN support

6.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

59.9

Attainment 8

149 pupils

77.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

97.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

115 students

15.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

74%

To higher education

31%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

10.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

51.61

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

10.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

£49,935

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,143 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,711

Spend per pupil

£7,052

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH
Phone: 01775765800
Headmaster: Michele Anderson
Website: http://www.spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Spalding Grammar School?: Spalding Grammar School is an academy converter in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Spalding Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — Spalding Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Spalding Grammar School have?: Spalding Grammar School has 995 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Spalding Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Spalding Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).
How does Spalding Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Spalding Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.9 in 2025/26.
Is Spalding Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Spalding Grammar School is part of SPALDING GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Spalding Grammar School?: Spalding Grammar School is located at Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH.