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Spalding Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Spalding Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 995 pupils, and a capacity of 1070 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

995

Pupils

1,070

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Spalding Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Spalding Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lincolnshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Spalding Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XH
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
8.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139304

Other Secondary Schools in Spalding

If Spalding Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Spalding are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Spalding Grammar School

Is Spalding Grammar School oversubscribed?

Spalding Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 1070 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Spalding Grammar School?

Spalding Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Spalding Grammar School cover?

Spalding Grammar School is a secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Spalding Grammar School?

Spalding Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.