Best 3 Secondary schools in Lincolnshire – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Spalding High School (Secondary) in Spalding; Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (Secondary) in Grantham; The Priory Ruskin Academy (Secondary) in Grantham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Spalding High School, Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School and The Priory Ruskin Academy. They are secondary phase and community school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Spalding, Lincolnshire and Grantham, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Spalding High School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Spalding High School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all within the The Priory Federation of Academies trust.

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Attribute	Spalding High School PE11 2PJ	Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School NG31 9AU	The Priory Ruskin Academy NG31 8ED
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2PJ	Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9AU	Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8ED
Latest Ofsted	1 1 Jan 2024	1 1 Nov 2023	1 14 Dec 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	996	1200	1250
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)	The Priory Federation of Academies
Website	www.spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk	www.kestevengrantham.lincs.sch.uk	www.prioryruskin.co.uk
Telephone	01775722110	01476563017	01476410410
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Spalding High School

PE11 2PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2PJ
Ofsted: 1 1 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01775722110

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

NG31 9AU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AU
Ofsted: 1 1 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.kestevengrantham.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01476563017

The Priory Ruskin Academy

NG31 8ED

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 8ED
Ofsted: 1 14 Dec 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Priory Federation of Academies
Website: www.prioryruskin.co.uk
Telephone: 01476410410

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.