Spalding Grammar School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in the heart of Spalding, this Lincolnshire school combines academic ambition with consistently solid Ofsted judgements. Its 2024 inspection rated every area, including the sixth form, as Good. With 995 pupils against a capacity of 1,070, it is comfortably populated without feeling overcrowded, and its pupil-to-teacher ratio of 19.3 reflects a typical state-school staffing pattern. Entry is at 11, with 150 places available each year.
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.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
58.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
75%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 58.8 compares favourably with the national average of 46.9, and three-quarters of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. These outcomes are consistent with a selective intake and point to strong teaching across the core subjects. The sixth form was also judged Good at inspection, suggesting continuity of standards through to A-level.
Languages
Executive Headteacher · Mrs Anderson
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1588
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 6.93%
- EHC plans
- 0.9%
- English as additional language
- 9.9%
- Free school meals
- 8.4%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils may not use mobile phones without permission; doing so is classed as low-level unacceptable behaviour. A first offence leads to confiscation of the phone for one day, with escalating sanctions for repeat offences (overnight, then one-week confiscation), and persistent offenders must hand their phone in to reception each morning and collect it in the evening.
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A dependable choice for boys who can meet a selective bar and thrive in an academically focused setting, with results that comfortably outpace the national average.
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Spalding Grammar 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.