Monkshouse Primary Academy vs Spalding Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkshouse Primary Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Spalding Grammar School
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,023 students
| Measure | Monkshouse Primary Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Spalding Grammar School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #685 of 1,516 | #26 of 329 |
| National rank | #8494 of 15,697 | #375 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 446 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 95.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.monkshouse.lincs.sch.uk | www.spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Spalding Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 47.7).
- •Spalding Grammar School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 446.
- •Monkshouse Primary Academy is co-educational and Spalding Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monkshouse Primary Academy better than Spalding Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Spalding Grammar School ranks higher (86.6 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monkshouse Primary Academy and Spalding Grammar School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkshouse Primary Academy: 446. Spalding Grammar School: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkshouse Primary Academy and Spalding Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Monkshouse Primary Academy is 685th of 1,516 and Spalding Grammar School is 26th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).