Springwest Academy, based in Feltham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Springwest Academy currently has around 914 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 43.9% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 23 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.6%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 13.2% , followed by other white at 10.8%

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.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 50% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Browells Lane, Feltham, TW13 7EF
Website: http://www.springwestacademy.org
Telephone: 02088313000
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hounslow
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Simon Hart
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137618

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1351
Number of Pupils: 914
Number of Boys: 468
Number of Girls: 446

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British32.60%298
Other (any other ethnic group)13.20%121
Other White10.80%99
Indian9.70%89
African6.20%57
Pakistani5.30%48
Other Asian4.70%43
Other Mixed3.60%33
Unclassified3.20%29
White and Black African2.60%24
White and Black Caribbean2.30%21
White and Asian1.80%16
Bangladeshi1.80%16
Other Black1.40%13
Caribbean0.40%4
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.00)
Of the 156 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 133 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.00
Town average
0.26
Local authority average
0.31
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
35%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
59%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
29%
Town average
47%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
40.6
Town average
46.2
Local authority average
48.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.6
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Primary School
Cardinal Road , TW13 5AL
4out of 4 569 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road , TW13 4AQ
- not rated 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
High Street , TW13 4FH
3out of 4 645 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Sparrow Farm Junior School
Sparrow Farm Drive , TW14 0DG
- not rated 1,043 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sparrow Farm Primary School
Sparrow Farm Primary School , Sparrow Farm Drive TW14 0DG
3out of 4 1,043 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springwest Academy
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Logic Studio School
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
3out of 4 0 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Feltham Community College
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Space Studio West London
Letchworth Avenue , Feltham TW14 9PE
3out of 4 1,855 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Rivers Academy West London
Tachbrook Road , TW14 9PE
- not rated 1,855 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Reach Academy Hanworth Park
High Street , TW13 4AB
- not rated 773 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Reach Academy Feltham
53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB
- not rated 802 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Rise Free School
Browells Lane , TW13 7EF
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
The St Michael Steiner School
Park Road , Hanworth Park TW13 6PN
- not rated 1,211 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hounslow College
Pastor House , Park Road TW13 6PN
- not rated 1,341 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Hounslow College Preparatory School
The Old Rectory , Park Road TW13 6PN
- not rated 1,341 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thamesway Education
83a Sunbury Road , TW13 4PH
- not rated 1,784 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.