The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
424
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary 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 424 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 430 places).
Ofsted has rated The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Robinson, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10186th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 32 in South Holland.
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Holland, The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary 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 | Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 1JQ |
| Headteacher | Clare Robinson |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 424 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| School Capacity | 424 / 430 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10186th of 13,686
Nationally
968th of 1,353
In East Midlands
14th of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
52%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
116
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hawthorn Bank, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 1JQ
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