Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is a not applicable school in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln currently has around 81 pupils on roll, which is about 129% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.5% boys and 39.5% girls. Around 81.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.7%).
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: | Macaulay Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4EL |
| Website: | https://springwellalternativeacademylincoln.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01522308310 |
| 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: | 147195 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 63 |
| Number of Pupils: | 81 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 32 |
| White British | 87.70% | 71 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Myle Cross Junior School Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chad Varah Primary School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln St Gile's Infant School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | - not rated | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | - not rated | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough School Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 1out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonefield House School Church Lane , LN2 1QR | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Wickenby Crescent , Ermine Estate LN1 3TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.