Best secondary schools in Spalding (2026)
Spalding has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Spalding High School, in the top 6% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 55.7, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 6% in England |
Spalding High School Spalding · Grammar · Girls |
64.1 | 63.0 | 75% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 8% in England |
Spalding Grammar School Spalding · Grammar · Boys |
59.8 | 58.8 | 75% | Good | |
3 Bottom 34% in England |
Spalding Academy Spalding |
44.9 | 45.3 | 31% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Spalding?
On exam results over the last three years, Spalding High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Spalding, in the top 6% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.