Located in Harrogate, Springwater School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Springwater School currently has around 121 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.6% boys and 26.4% girls. Around 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 49.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.8%).

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: High Street, Harrogate, HG2 7LW
Website: http://www.springwater.n-yorks.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01423883214
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: North Yorkshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mike Finlay
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121776

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 120
Number of Pupils: 121
Number of Boys: 89
Number of Girls: 32

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 49.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.80%99
Other White4.10%5
White and Asian3.30%4
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%3
African2.50%3
Other Mixed1.70%2
Indian1.70%2
Chinese0.80%1
Other Asian0.80%1
Other Black0.80%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
57%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.00
Local authority average
-0.06
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
46%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
46%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
48.3
Local authority average
47.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.3
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Starbeck Primary Academy
High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL
3out of 4 126 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Starbeck Community Primary School
High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LL
- not rated 128 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hookstone Chase Community Primary School
Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ
- not rated 1,151 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hookstone Chase Primary School
Hookstone Chase , HG2 7DJ
3out of 4 1,151 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodlands Community Junior School, Harrogate
Wetherby Road , HG2 7SG
- not rated 1,597 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
2out of 4 1,791 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harrogate High School
Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP
- not rated 1,791 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
King James's School
King James Road , HG5 8EB
3out of 4 2,544 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT
3out of 4 2,591 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT
- not rated 2,591 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springwater School
High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Springwater Academy
High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Henshaws College
Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED
- not rated 907 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell Harrogate
59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP
3out of 4 2,684 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrogate Pupil Referral Service
59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP
- not rated 2,684 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.