Head: Michele Anderson
An accessible boys' grammar school in Lincolnshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Cutoff Score
220
78% of max
Applications
262
Offers Made
147
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Lincolnshire 11+
3. Results
17 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 15 grammar schools, administered by CEM (Durham University), testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two papers administered by CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring, Durham University). Papers contain a mix of English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM does not publish the maximum score. Boys only school below sixth form. Part of coordinated admission scheme within Lincolnshire County. Uses common admission tests commissioned from NFER with other Lincolnshire grammar schools. 25% of Year 6 population in grammar school areas attain county standard of 220. Late Entry test available for pupils after 31 August of Year 7.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
7 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
17 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
58.8
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
75%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
95%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
63%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.32
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
C+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.9 | 59.0 | +2.1 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 46% | 78% | +32pp |
| EBacc entry | 27% | 66% | +38pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
100%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
34.2avg points / entry
Average grade: C+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
58%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
58%
Higher Education
−10pp vs grammar avg
73%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
61 entries
100%
+16.7pp vs school
Chemistry
61 entries
100%
+16.7pp vs school
Biology
61 entries
100%
+16.7pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
83 entries
0%
-83.3pp vs school
Engineering
43 entries
42%
-41.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
33 entries
100%
+5.9pp vs school
Chemistry
32 entries
100%
+5.9pp vs school
Psychology
31 entries
100%
+5.9pp vs school
Watch list
English literature
5 entries
0%
-94.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects require grade 6 or above in that subject. Some subjects may require grade 7 or above. Students from other schools must also meet the academic entry requirements.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (60.7%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 16 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 8 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,944
Teaching Staff / pupil
£338
Educational Supplies / pupil
£372
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£758
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £4,978,932 · 741 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,147,761
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£81,700
Targeted funding for 76 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£234,400
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£3,190
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£80,258
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£313,268
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£46,595
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£60,072
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
995 / 1,070(93%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects require grade 6 or above in that subject. Some subjects may require grade 7 or above. Students from other schools must also meet the academic entry requirements.
1:19.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
4.51%
Absence Rate
9.55%
Persistent Absence
Situated in close proximity to the town centre of Spalding, set in acres of playing fields and sports fields, in a conservation area
Sports
Playing fields and sports fields set in acres
STEM
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Arts
{"drama theatre":1,"music rooms":3,"art studios":4}
Library
Well-resourced library with study spaces, computer access, and extensive book collection supporting curriculum subjects
Capital Projects
Recent building works include refurbishment of science laboratories and IT facilities
Duke of Edinburgh, skiing trips to Italy France and Spain, sports tours including rugby in France, football in Amsterdam, cricket in Barbados and Dubai, geography trips to Iceland
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music Club, school productions including Bugsy Malone, Spring Recital
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Skiing in Italy, France and Spain, Rugby in France, Football in Amsterdam, Cricket in Barbados and Dubai, Geography in Iceland, Harry Potter Studios, Peak District, Tallington Lakes, World Challenge Expedition
Community Service
House charity events, local community volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme community service
Uniform
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School Meals
Experienced in-house catering team providing fresh meals and snacks daily using local suppliers. Three outlets offering food at break and lunch times. Breakfast selection available from 8am-8.30am for years 7-11. Individual online meal accounts via Impact system with ParentMail integration.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1-1.5 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 2-2.5 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their lesson time. A homework timetable is provided to help students manage their workload.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. A merit system rewards good behaviour and achievement. Sanctions include detentions, community service, and in serious cases, exclusion. The policy emphasizes personal responsibility and respect for the school community.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in school except for emergencies.
SEND Provision
All children whose statement of Special Educational Needs names the school will be admitted
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Route 1 from Spalding town centre, Route 2 from Long Sutton
Nearest Station: Spalding railway station
Transport Info
School is situated in close proximity to Spalding town centre
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