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Grammar schools in and near Spalding

All 2 grammar schools in Spalding, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Spalding

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  1. Spalding High School

    Spalding, PE11 2PJ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Spalding grammar schools average.

    202 first choices, 149 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1662.5

    Spalding grammar schools 61.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.5%Spalding grammar schools 5.2%
    Pupils
    970
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school Spalding High School

  2. Spalding Grammar School

    Spalding, PE11 2XH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Spalding grammar schools average.

    153 first choices, 146 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1659.9

    Spalding grammar schools 61.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%Spalding grammar schools 5.2%
    Pupils
    1,023
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Spalding Grammar School

Just outside Spalding

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Spalding.

  1. Bourne Grammar School

    9.4 miles from Spalding · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Spalding grammar schools average.

    301 first choices, 238 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.2

    Spalding grammar schools 61.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.7%Spalding grammar schools 5.2%
    Pupils
    1,718
    Pupils per teacher
    18.7
    View school Bourne Grammar School

  2. The Boston Grammar School

    14.1 miles from Spalding · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Spalding grammar schools average.

    163 first choices, 136 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1654.7

    Spalding grammar schools 61.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.8%Spalding grammar schools 5.2%
    Pupils
    924
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school The Boston Grammar School

  3. Boston High School

    15.2 miles from Spalding · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Spalding grammar schools average.

    158 first choices, 119 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1656.6

    Spalding grammar schools 61.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.9%Spalding grammar schools 5.2%
    Pupils
    837
    Pupils per teacher
    19.5
    View school Boston High School
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How Spalding's grammar schools spread out

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Ofsted grades in Spalding

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 2
  • Good: 1 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Spalding, explained

There are 2 grammar schools in Spalding, teaching 1,993 children.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Spalding grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 61.2 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

9.8% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,042 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 10.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Spalding?
There are 2 grammar schools in Spalding, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Spalding?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Spalding on Eduscope are Spalding High School and Spalding Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in Spalding?
Spalding has 1 grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are grammar schools in Spalding ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Spalding grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Spalding is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Spalding?
Grammar schools in Spalding select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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