Spalding High School
Spalding, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · PE11 2PJ
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every main category, Spalding High School is a selective girls' grammar in Lincolnshire with a strong academic record and a settled, well-led culture. Around 948 girls are on roll against a capacity of 996, so the school is busy but not full. Inspectors praised behaviour, leadership and personal development as well as the quality of education, with only the sixth form rated Good rather than Outstanding. With 14.9% of pupils speaking English as an additional language and 14.1% on SEN support, the intake is more varied than the grammar label alone might suggest.
948
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 948
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.9
- Location
- Spalding, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
63
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
75%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 63 compares to a national average of 46.9, and 75% of pupils gain grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.9 reflects typical class sizes for the sector. The consistently high outcomes underline why entry is competitive.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 14.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.63%
- English as additional language
- 14.9%
- Free school meals
- 11.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 November 2023
The last word
A consistently high-performing girls' grammar where strong results are matched by Outstanding ratings for behaviour and pastoral care. Families seeking selective education in Lincolnshire will find a genuinely well-rounded option here.
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Spalding High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Spalding High School located?
Spalding High School is located at Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ.
What type of school is Spalding High School?
Spalding High School is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Spalding High School test in the 11+?
Spalding High School tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Spalding High School use for the 11+?
Spalding High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Spalding High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Spalding High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Spalding High School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Spalding High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Spalding High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Spalding High School belong to?
Spalding High School is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Spalding High School offer?
Spalding High School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Spalding High School?
Spalding High School has approximately 948 pupils on roll.
What is Spalding High School's Ofsted rating?
Spalding High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 29 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.