Spalding High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Spalding High School

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam dateOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

Healthy

About Spalding High School

Spalding High School is a girls' grammar school in Lincolnshire where pupils thrive in a culture of high aspiration, challenging themselves while celebrating one another's achievements. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help students build sophisticated, connected knowledge across subjects, with teachers using their expertise to craft lessons that motivate and stretch learners. Beyond the classroom, pupils embrace a wealth of opportunities — from battlefield trips and international visits to book clubs, chamber choir, and even a student-led ancient Greek club. The school community is genuinely warm and supportive, with pupils taking active roles as wellbeing champions and anti-bullying ambassadors, creating a place where girls feel confident, respected, and prepared for their futures.

Subjects Tested

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

948

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 29/11/2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

63

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

75.3%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
948 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1Healthy
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Test Format

Two written tests

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Qualifying Score
220
Catchment Area
Priority based on distance - straight line distance between home and school

Student Demographics

11.4%

Free School Meals

14.9%

English as Additional Language

0.63%

EHCP

14.14%

SEN Support

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