Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding, based in Spalding, 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 Spalding currently has around 50 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74% boys and 26% girls. Around 62.0% 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 (74%). other white pupils make up about 20%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Matmore Gate, Spalding, PE11 2PN |
| Website: | https://springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01775662900 |
| 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: | 144763 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 63 |
| Number of Pupils: | 50 |
| Number of Boys: | 37 |
| Number of Girls: | 13 |
| White British | 74.00% | 37 |
| Other White | 20.00% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 6.00% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 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 Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | - not rated | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Clay Lake , PE11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Queens Road , PE11 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding Queen's Road , PE11 2JQ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Norbert's Catholic Primary School, Spalding Tollgate , PE11 1NJ | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding High School Stonegate , PE11 2PJ | 4out of 4 | 173 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gleed Boys' School Halmer Gardens , PE11 2EF | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir John Gleed School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | - not rated | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Gleed School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | - not rated | 402 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spalding Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding Matmore Gate , PE11 2PN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | - not rated | 524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tulip Academy Neville Avenue , PE11 2EH | - not rated | 524 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayscoughfee Hall School Welland Hall , London Road PE11 2TE | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garth School Pinchbeck Road , PE11 1QF | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.