Head: Michele Anderson
An accessible girls' grammar school in Lincolnshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Cutoff Score
220
78% of max
Applications
277
Offers Made
150
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
The school's catchment area includes the town of Spalding and surrounding villages.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
There is an independent appeals procedure for those parents/carers who wish to appeal against a decision not to offer a place. Details are available from Lincolnshire County Council.
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Lincolnshire 11+
3. Results
17 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 15 grammar schools, administered by CEM (Durham University), testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two papers administered by CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring, Durham University). Papers contain a mix of English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM does not publish the maximum score. Selection is by means of two written tests. If more than 150 pupils achieve a qualifying score of 220, or higher, then the County oversubscription policy applies which gives priority to Children in Public Care, Pupils with a sibling in the School, and Pupils living nearer to the School (measured by straight line distance between home and school). Girls wishing to join the School in subsequent years will go through standardised age-related tests taken at the School.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
7 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
17 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
63.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
75%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
94%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
82%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.99
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
57%
Higher Education
−11pp vs grammar avg
54%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
History
90 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Art and Design
82 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Physics
76 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
214 entries
0%
-45.7pp vs school
Physical Education
62 entries
44%
-2.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Law
54 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
Biology
50 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
Maths
44 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
Watch list
Psychology
72 entries
46%
-3.9pp vs school
Entry Requirements
girls and boys must attain the general academic entry requirement
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026948 / 996(95%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
girls and boys must attain the general academic entry requirement
1:16.9
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.37%
Absence Rate
5.86%
Persistent Absence
sports hall, the languages block, technology block, sixth form common room, the John Williams Performing Arts Block and the Millennium Block, as well as extensions to the science department, library and staff room
Sports
sports hall, outdoor swimming pool has come and gone
STEM
science department, technology block
Arts
John Williams Performing Arts Block
Library
The School Library, extensions to the library
Capital Projects
Work on the new reception finished in September 2024, providing not just a modern and new face to the School but also improved office space for the admin staff
Duke of Edinburgh gold, Young Enterprise and World Challenge
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
choir and orchestra, string group, school production, music lessons with a range of instruments including singing, drama
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
educational trips, like Hunstanton in Year 10 for Geography, and recreational trips, for example, the annual ski trip
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, volunteering at local events, and community partnerships through the school's service learning programme.
Uniform
The school uniform is comfortable and smart with a jumper, navy blue trousers or skirts, and a shirt (long sleeved in the winter and short-sleeved for the summer), socks and black school shoes
School Meals
The school lunches are delicious and there is always something new and appetising on the menu
Homework Policy
Homework timetables are written for Y7-8 by the Head of Year. Years 9-13 follow a broader homework schedule where students are given greater independence to organise their work. Staff are asked not to routinely set homework for the next day.
Behaviour Policy
The school has a comprehensive behaviour policy based on high expectations, mutual respect and responsibility. Students are expected to maintain high standards of conduct and academic effort.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in school except for emergencies.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with special educational needs and disabilities through individual learning plans, specialist teaching support, and liaison with external agencies.
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Route 96 from Spalding, Route 428 from Holbeach
Nearest Station: Spalding railway station
Transport Info
Students travel by public bus services, private transport, walking and cycling. Bus passes are available for students using public transport services. The school is located on Stonegate, close to Spalding town centre.
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