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Spalding Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 970 boys aged between 11 and 18. In February 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Attainment, Destinations and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Environment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Spalding High School | |
| 0.6 | Spalding Academy | |
| 7.3 | University Academy Holbeach | |
| 8.6 | Cowley Academy | |
| 9.1 | Bourne Academy | |
| 9.3 | Bourne Grammar School | |
| 9.7 | The Deepings School | |
| 10.4 | Thomas Middlecott Academy | |
| 11.8 | University Academy Long Sutton | |
| 11.9 | Arthur Mellows Village College | |
| 12.4 | Ken Stimpson Academy | |
| 12.4 | Manor Drive Secondary Academy |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is an entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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