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University Academy Holbeach

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Sheila Paige

corporate_fareUNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSpalding, PE12 7PU

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,391

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Attainment 8

39.9

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GCSE Rank

#33 in Lincolnshire

#2,545 of 3,216 nationally

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University Academy Holbeach is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Spalding, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

University Academy Holbeach is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,394 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9, placing the school #33 in Lincolnshire and #2,545 of 3,216 nationally. 28.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 32.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 2.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.29 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

28.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.9%

Entering EBacc16.40%

EBacc APS3.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.30%

EBacc APS3.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.72

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A2.0%

Achieving A*–B32.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.61

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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19 January 2016

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-03-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-01-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-15

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(59 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,394 pupils. During this period, there were 92 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,394	92	6.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,404	100	7.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,379	85	6.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,390	121	8.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,389	101	7.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,372	85	6.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,391	90	6.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,398	98	7.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,349	79	5.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,365	63	4.6%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,379	83	6.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,325	57	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,318	5	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,353	41	3.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,321	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,321	43	3.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,326	55	4.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,293	52	4.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,299	48	3.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,307	44	3.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,269	49	3.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,277	41	3.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,282	58	4.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,220	81	6.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,227	81	6.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,255	77	6.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 101 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree17%

agree43%

disagree22%

strongly disagree10%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree27%

disagree33%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree24%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know1%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree8%

agree29%

disagree24%

strongly disagree35%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree45%

disagree25%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree51%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree50%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree33%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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