Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham, based in Grantham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision 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.
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham currently has around 48 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.8% boys and 29.2% girls. Around 72.9% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.1%). other white pupils make up about 14.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | New Beacon Road, Grantham, NG31 9LD |
| Website: | https://springwellalternativeacademygrantham.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01476833127 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147197 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 63 |
| Number of Pupils: | 48 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 14 |
| White British | 77.10% | 37 |
| Other White | 14.60% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Park Nursery School Hill Avenue , NG31 9BB | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrowby Church of England Infant School, Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harrowby Church of England Primary School New Beacon Road , NG31 9LJ | 2out of 4 | 142 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AX | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sandon Close , NG31 9AX | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Infant School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ | - not rated | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Hugh More School Tennyson Avenue , NG31 9NQ | - not rated | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grantham Church (VA) High School Queensway , NG31 9RA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham College Stonebridge Road , NG31 9AP | - not rated | 905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill View Education Centre New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | - not rated | 124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bridge Academy Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | - not rated | 472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.