Spalding Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Spalding Grammar School

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.3:1

Stretched

About Spalding Grammar School

Spalding Grammar School offers pupils a broad and ambitious academic curriculum alongside an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities, from sports and performing arts to the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and foreign visits. Specialist teachers deliver well-sequenced lessons that build knowledge progressively, with mathematics pupils particularly encouraged to apply their skills to challenging problem-solving. The sixth form provides an exceptionally wide choice of subjects, complemented by enrichment activities like Young Enterprise, helping students develop the independence and maturity needed for their next steps. Strong careers guidance runs throughout the school, with personalised support helping pupils pursue aspirational destinations after their studies.

Subjects Tested

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

995

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 2 June 2024

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

58.8

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

75.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
995 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1Stretched
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Test Format

Two entrance tests commissioned from NFER, standardised so 25% of Year 6 population attains county standard

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Qualifying Score
220
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Spalding and feeder Parishes of South Lincolnshire have priority, then out-of-catchment applications considered in score order

Student Demographics

8.4%

Free School Meals

9.9%

English as Additional Language

0.9%

EHCP

6.93%

SEN Support

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