Spalding Grammar School, Spalding – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Spalding Grammar School, Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH
- Number of pupils: 900+
- Admissions contact: dhaslam@spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Lincolnshire 11+ selection test (CEM)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to students within Lincolnshire)
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Exploring Spalding Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1588, Spalding Grammar School is a selective boys’ school with academy status, renowned for its academic excellence and strong community ethos. The school provides an outstanding education for boys aged 11-18, combining traditional values with innovative teaching approaches.
The curriculum at Spalding Grammar offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, humanities and modern languages
- Specialist programs in engineering, computer science and business
- Modern facilities including science labs, technology suites and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 83% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 77% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Spalding Grammar School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest to the school by May of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the school’s summer open days in Year 5
- 11+ Registration: Ensure your son is registered for the Lincolnshire 11+ test by June of Year 5
- Exam Preparation: Begin focused preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The Lincolnshire 11+ exam takes place in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st of Year 6
- Results: Scores released in October, with offers made on National Offer Day (March 1st)
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What to Expect on 11+ Exam at Spalding Grammar School
The Lincolnshire 11+ exam (CEM format) consists of:
- Verbal Ability (45 minutes): Comprehension, vocabulary and verbal reasoning
- Numerical Reasoning (45 minutes): Mathematical problem-solving and application
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (45 minutes): Spatial awareness and pattern recognition
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- Develop Reading Comprehension Skills: Practice with challenging texts
- Master Mathematical Fluency: Focus on quick mental arithmetic
- Improve Spatial Reasoning: Use puzzle books and online resources
- Use CEM-Specific Resources: Ensure materials match the test format
- Simulate Exam Conditions: Complete full practice tests regularly
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