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Spalding Academy
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- South Holland PE11 2EJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress, particularly in key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is a strength; they are polite, enthusiastic, and bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development is well targeted and effective.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders set rigorous targets and use assessments accurately.
Strengths and Challenges: Good practice is recognized; some areas in lower key stage 3 need improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents particularly appreciate the pastoral care.
Communication: Staff communicate well with parents, especially of vulnerable pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly supportive of leaders and improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act with determination to improve the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Decisive action has been taken to improve teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The well-being of pupils is a priority; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of activities supports pupil engagement.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help capture pupils' interest and enthusiasm.
Career Counselling Services: Well-targeted and thorough careers advice is provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for their next education steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and make good progress.
Subjects Offered: A broad and balanced curriculum is offered, including both academic and vocational qualifications.
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Spalding Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 1420 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Each of our kids, as well as the education we provide at Spalding Academy, is absolutely exceptional, in our opinion.
We take great pride in being able to give a personalised approach that best matches the needs of each and every individual kid. We are a mixed, non-selective secondary school.
Since Spalding Academy is a member of the larger South Lincolnshire Academies Trust (SLAT) family, we have access to outstanding educational thinking and strong professional partnership ties. We believe that Spalding Academy is a learning centre that encourages students to Aspire, Challenge, and Achieve.
The school offers a wide range of options for students to participate in extracurricular activities and programmes that typically involve close collaboration with the neighbourhood, especially in the areas of sport and the performing and visual arts as well as music.
We demand a lot from our students in terms of effort and dedication to learning, and we think that high challenge should be paired with high support, including great pastoral care.
Our stringent expectations for behaviour, uniform standards, and student leadership initiatives all demonstrate Spalding Academy's aspiration to continually improve in everything we do.
a multi-pathway curriculum created to enable each student to realise their full potential in the fundamental disciplines while also offering a variety of academic and career possibilities;
collaborating with Spalding Academy to further enhance the institution and offer the finest results for students;.
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We take great pride in being able to give a personalised approach that best matches the needs of each and every individual kid. We are a mixed, non-selective secondary school.
Since Spalding Academy is a member of the larger South Lincolnshire Academies Trust (SLAT) family, we have access to outstanding educational thinking and strong professional partnership ties. We believe that Spalding Academy is a learning centre that encourages students to Aspire, Challenge, and Achieve.
The school offers a wide range of options for students to participate in extracurricular activities and programmes that typically involve close collaboration with the neighbourhood, especially in the areas of sport and the performing and visual arts as well as music.
We demand a lot from our students in terms of effort and dedication to learning, and we think that high challenge should be paired with high support, including great pastoral care.
Our stringent expectations for behaviour, uniform standards, and student leadership initiatives all demonstrate Spalding Academy's aspiration to continually improve in everything we do.
a multi-pathway curriculum created to enable each student to realise their full potential in the fundamental disciplines while also offering a variety of academic and career possibilities;
collaborating with Spalding Academy to further enhance the institution and offer the finest results for students;.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 48% | 77% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 17.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 45.91% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.95 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 47.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 6 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 4 | 48.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 2 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 3.19 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.78% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 2 | 50.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 49.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 19.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Spalding Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
