St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
107%
Capacity
225
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Holland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding "Good", the school is led by headteacher Selina Ratchford, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12393rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 32 in South Holland.
St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 21 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding include Library, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Holland, St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Queens Road, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 2JQ |
| Headteacher | Selina Ratchford |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.7% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12393rd of 13,686
Nationally
1206th of 1,353
In East Midlands
24th of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
41%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
29
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queens Road, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 2JQ
Queens Road, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 2JQ
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