The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, PE11 1JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Spalding for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 4th of 30 primary schools in Spalding. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2012, report published 11 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 April 2023
This is a very well led school where pupils love to learn. From milking a makeshift cow in Reception to building bridges in Year 4, pupils enjoy exciting and challenging learning activities. They are keen to share their enthusiasm for school life and their high opinion of their teachers. Reception children can explain how to win 'skills' points for qualities such as teamwork and accepting challenge. This points system extends across the school, encouraging positive attitudes to learning. Expectations of work and behaviour are high. Pupils strive to meet these high expectations and to model the school's values. These values thread through all aspects of school life. Pupils are very friendly and courteous. Living out the school mantra of 'ready, respectful and safe', pupils behave exceptionally well in class and around the school. There is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and happy. They say that bullying happens very rarely and they trust staff to deal with it. Parents are very pleased with the school. Parents say that their child is happy at school. One parent, typical of many, said; 'An amazing school. All staff are 100% supportive of the children.'
What the school should improve
- The redesigned curriculum has not yet been fully embedded. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should continue their work to embed the curriculum so that the impact is seen in all pupils reaching the highest standards of which they are capable.
- Pupils' understanding of British values is underdeveloped. Some pupils do not remember the British values they have been taught. Leaders should ensure that all pupils have an age-appropriate depth of understanding of the key British values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
415 pupils on roll, with places for 430
Schools near The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkshouse Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Wygate Park Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Robinson
- Phone
- 01775722644
- Address
- Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, PE11 1JQ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120613
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.