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Spalding High School Catchment Area

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

Spalding High School is a community secondary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 948 pupils, and a capacity of 996 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

948

Pupils

996

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Spalding High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Spalding High 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: 95% 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 High School — School Information

Full address
Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
120642

Other Secondary Schools in Spalding

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Spalding High School

Is Spalding High School oversubscribed?

Spalding High School is operating close to its capacity of 996 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Spalding High School?

Spalding High 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 High School cover?

Spalding High 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 High School?

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