Spalding High School

A outstanding community school school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Spalding High School.

Spalding, PE112PJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
68.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.63
English & Maths grade 4+ %
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 97.3%
Continue in education or training
74.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
29 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stonegate
Spalding, PE112PJ
Phone
1775722110
Website
spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120642
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ
Website
http://www.spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
996 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
940
Free School Meals
9.5% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
79.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
73%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
94 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
83.1 (+63.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
97.3 (+45.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
65.1 (+25.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
79.0 (+22.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.63 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
59 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
118
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
940 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Lampada Vitae Tradimus – Hand on the Lamp of Life"

Everyone has the ability to achieve Look after each other’s physical and emotional well-being Are honest, trustworthy, respectful, courteous, friendly and kind Are reflective and resilient and value perseverance Inspire, challenge and help each other Recognise that reciprocity is an essential life skill Build confidence and resourcefulness to reach beyond what we see as our own limitations Celebrate everyone’s achievements and contributions, be they academic, creative, sporting or charitable Respect both diversity and collectiveness and have an open and tolerant mind Take advantage of the opportunities provided in the classroom and extra-curricular programme Support each other’s aspirations and ambitions for our lives and our futures Champion respect for our environment within our School and as global citizens Work proactively and collaboratively with parents/carers and our wider community Build friendships that in some cases might last us a lifetime

Facilities

fitness suite sports hall languages block technology block sixth form common room John Williams Performing Arts Block Millennium Block extensions to the science department library staff room reception outdoor swimming pool

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report describes Waves 1-4: Wave 1 in-class differentiation; Wave 2-3 support from SENDCo/Teaching Assistants and targeted interventions; Wave 3 input from external agencies or Specialist Teaching Team; Wave 4 for EHCP Needs Assessment if needs are not met. SENDCo: Mrs Victoria Hickman.

Admissions Criteria

Admission normally at age 11 (selective). Selection by two written tests taken at Spalding High School. For later years, standardised age-related tests. PAN for Years 7-11 is 150. Oversubscription criteria prioritize Children in Public Care, then pupils with a sibling in the School, then pupils living nearer to the School (distance). Independent appeals process.

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