Spalding Academy vs Spalding High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 444 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spalding Academy
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,486 students
Spalding High School
Spalding · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
970 students
| Measure | Spalding Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Spalding High School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #185 of 329 | #21 of 329 |
| National rank | #2311 of 4,090 | #295 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,486 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,486 | 970 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 63.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 75.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.3% | 93.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 5.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.4 |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.spaldingacademy.org.uk | www.spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Spalding High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 43.3).
- •Spalding Academy is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 970.
- •Spalding Academy is a academy school while Spalding High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Spalding Academy is co-educational and Spalding High School is girls.
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 Spalding Academy better than Spalding High School?
On the Success Index (England), Spalding High School ranks higher (89.2 vs 43.3 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 Spalding Academy and Spalding High School?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spalding Academy: 1,486. Spalding High School: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spalding Academy and Spalding High School rank in East Midlands?
Spalding Academy is 185th of 329 and Spalding High School is 21st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).