Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
86%
Capacity
543
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Holland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 543 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Spalding Parish Church of England Day School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Diane Mulley, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8612th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 32 in South Holland.
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 61 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Spalding Parish Church of England Day School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Holland, Spalding Parish Church of England Day School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Clay Lake, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 2QG |
| Headteacher | Diane Mulley |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 543 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.4% |
| School Capacity | 543 / 630 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8612th of 13,686
Nationally
804th of 1,353
In East Midlands
11th of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed61
82
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Clay Lake, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 2QG
Journey to School
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