SchoolScoresSpalding Parish CofE Day School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Clay Lake, Spalding, PE11 2QG
01775 722333 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Spalding comparisons use the 20 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Spalding | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Spalding. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Spalding. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Spalding. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Spalding. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 43% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Spalding. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Spalding. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Spalding figures pool parents at the Spalding schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
52% — 7 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 41 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.7% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.7% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 34 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 22 state primary schools in Spalding. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ayscoughfee Hall School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Spalding St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wygate Park Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spalding Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkshouse Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weston Hills CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cowbit St Mary's CofE Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Pinchbeck East CofE Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Spalding Parish CofE Day School's Ofsted rating?
Spalding Parish CofE Day School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2024.
How did Spalding Parish CofE Day School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Spalding Parish CofE Day School?
80% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Spalding Parish CofE Day School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Spalding Parish CofE Day School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put Spalding Parish CofE Day School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 41 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147520.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.