Spalding High School, Spalding – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Spalding High School, Stonegate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ
- Number of pupils: 850+
- Admissions contact: enquiries@spaldinghigh.lincs.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Lincolnshire 11+ selection test (CEM)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to girls within Lincolnshire)
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Exploring Spalding High School: A Parent’s Guide
Established in 1920, Spalding High School is a selective girls’ grammar school renowned for its academic excellence and nurturing environment. The school provides an outstanding education for girls aged 11-18, combining intellectual challenge with exceptional pastoral care.
The curriculum at Spalding High offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, humanities and performing arts
- Specialist programs in medicine, law and creative arts
- Modern facilities including science labs, drama studio and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 86% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 81% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Spalding High 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 daughter 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 High 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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To maximise performance in the competitive Lincolnshire 11+:
- Develop Advanced Vocabulary: Regular reading of challenging texts is essential
- Master Mental Arithmetic: Speed and accuracy are crucial
- Improve Spatial Reasoning: Use puzzle books and 3D visualization exercises
- Use CEM-Specific Resources: Ensure materials match the test format
- Simulate Exam Conditions: Complete full practice tests under timed conditions
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