Spalding Academy vs Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 732 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 Parish Church of England Day School
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
537 students
| Measure | Spalding Academy Spalding, East Midlands | Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 329 | #1125 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2311 of 4,090 | #12140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,486 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,486 | 537 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spalding | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.spaldingacademy.org.uk | www.spaldingparish.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Spalding Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 30.4).
- •Spalding Academy is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 537.
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 Parish Church of England Day School?
On the Success Index (England), Spalding Academy ranks higher (43.3 vs 30.4 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 Parish Church of England Day School?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spalding Academy: 1,486. Spalding Parish Church of England Day School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spalding Academy and Spalding Parish Church of England Day School rank in East Midlands?
Spalding Academy is 185th of 329 and Spalding Parish Church of England Day School is 1125th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).