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University Academy Holbeach

Park Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU

Not rated

Inspected 12 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
38.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,394
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About University Academy Holbeach

University Academy Holbeach is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,394 pupils on roll. It is part of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lincolnshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,394 / 1,400 (100%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

34.1%
Free school meals
10.4%
EAL
2.9%
SEN support
20.0%
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)

38.7
Attainment 8
231 pupils
23.8%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
52.4%
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)

D+
A-level average grade
17 students
0%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
57%
To higher education
14%
To top-third universities
1%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
83%
Stayed in education
9%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%
Overall absence
30.0%
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.

97.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -7.2 vs 2023/24
14.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
10.92
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24
£50,222
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 7% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,185 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -3 vs 2023/24
7
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +3.0 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.

£8,910
Spend per pupil
£9,108
Income per pupil
63%
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
Park Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU
Phone
01406423042
Principal
Sheila Paige

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is University Academy Holbeach?
University Academy Holbeach is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does University Academy Holbeach have?
University Academy Holbeach has 1,394 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does University Academy Holbeach perform at GCSE?
Pupils at University Academy Holbeach achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.
Is University Academy Holbeach part of an academy trust?
Yes — University Academy Holbeach is part of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is University Academy Holbeach?
University Academy Holbeach is located at Park Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU.

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