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Spalding Academy
Neville Avenue, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EJ, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,448
Capacity
1,820
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 81%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, with a score of 45.3, only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school also has limited EBacc entry at 15%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 15% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
87%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
My child is happy
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
68%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.6%
White Other28.3%
Black African1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.78574, -0.13748 · PE11 2EJ
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144488
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.spaldingacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Spalding Academy rated by Ofsted?
Spalding Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is Spalding Academy a good school?
Spalding Academy scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Spalding Academy?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Spalding Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Spalding Academy in GCSEs?
Spalding Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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