John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Hanby Lane, Alford, LN13 9BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is a secondary school in Alford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 44th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 26 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Leaders have created a caring and inclusive school. Pupils say that teachers support and care for them. Most pupils reflect the school's values of 'respect, responsibility and resilience'. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' conduct. In lessons and at social times, pupils behave well. Pupils say that staff apply the behaviour policy consistently. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that there is always an adult they can speak to. They say that it is a school where 'you can get to know people better and make friends'. Pupils say that bullying sometimes happens. They are confident that staff will deal with any issues well. In lessons, pupils have positive attitudes and engage well with their learning. A typical comment was: 'Teachers help us know when we are progressing; this helps me learn.' The personal development programme prepares pupils well for life outside school. It helps pupils to be respectful and accept differences in others. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include clubs for chess, music, art and a range of sports clubs. Many pupils enjoy taking part in these activities. Pupils also run and lead the 'Pride' club.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that they miss out on learning and the opportunities that the school provides. Leaders are using a range of strategies to help pupils improve their attendance. They should continue to work with these pupils and their families. Leaders should develop and refine these strategies so that all pupils have high rates of attendance.
- Some pupils cannot read well enough. They struggle to access the full curriculum. Some reading interventions are in place. Leaders need to develop a more rigorous approach. They should ensure that they have a well-structured programme to help pupils at the early stages of reading gain the knowledge they need to become fluent readers.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
112 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
650 pupils on roll, with places for 625
Schools near John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 60.5 |
| King Edward VI Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.3 |
| Skegness Academy | 10 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 30.7 |
| Skegness Grammar School | 10 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 52.0 |
| Louth Academy | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- JOHN SPENDLUFFE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Curtis
- Phone
- 01507462443
- Address
- Hanby Lane, Alford, LN13 9BL
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 136968
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.