Spalding Grammar School vs The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 827 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spalding Grammar School
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,023 students
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Spalding Grammar School Spalding, East Midlands | The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 329 | #546 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #375 of 4,090 | #6945 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,023 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,023 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk | www.st-john.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Spalding Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 54.8).
- •Spalding Grammar School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 415.
- •Spalding Grammar School is a academy school while The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Spalding Grammar School is boys and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Grammar School better than The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Spalding Grammar School ranks higher (86.6 vs 54.8 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 Grammar School and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Spalding and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spalding Grammar School: 1,023. The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spalding Grammar School and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Spalding Grammar School is 26th of 329 and The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is 546th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).