Best 3 Primary schools in Spalding – comparison

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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 primary schools: St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Spalding; St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding (Primary) in Spalding; Clough and Risegate Community Primary School (Primary) in Spalding — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy, St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding and Clough and Risegate Community Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, academy sponsor led and community school type located around Spalding, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy), published Sep 2015. The lowest is 2 (St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST.

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Attribute	St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy PE11 1NJ	St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding PE11 2JQ	Clough and Risegate Community Primary School PE11 4JP
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Community school
Location	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 1NJ	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2JQ	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4JP
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Sep 2015	2 8 Sep 2024	2 17 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	95
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.st-norberts.lincs.sch.uk	—	www.clough-risegate.co.uk
Telephone	01775722889	01775723326	01775750297
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy

PE11 1NJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 1NJ
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.st-norberts.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01775722889

St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding

PE11 2JQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2JQ
Ofsted: 2 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01775723326

Clough and Risegate Community Primary School

PE11 4JP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 4JP
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.clough-risegate.co.uk
Telephone: 01775750297

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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.