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Spalding Primary Academy

South Holland, PE11 1PBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#11,491
of 13,686 nationally

About Spalding Primary Academy

Spalding Primary Academy is a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 420 pupils and currently enrols 410, meaning it is running very close to full. For the 2025/26 intake, the school offered 52 places and received 105 total applications, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.02 applicants per place. Of those, 38 were first-preference applications, and all 38 received an offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.7%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, placing it in a context where a significant minority of children come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has a nursery provision, so it can take children from age two, and it serves a community in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, an area with a mix of rural and small-town populations.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWoolram Wygate, Spalding Primary Academy, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 1PB
HeadteacherAndrew Raistrick
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)20.7%
School Capacity410 / 420 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceFootballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Spalding Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.