Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding

  • Alternative provision
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Matmore Gate, Spalding, PE11 2PNOpen in maps

Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding is an alternative provision school in Spalding for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 9 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

49 pupils on roll, with places for 63

Eligible for free school meals77.6%

77.6%, 51.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.2%

12.2%, 9.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support89.8%

89.8%, 75 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.2%

10.2%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding

SchoolDistanceOfsted
OA - Nene Valley15 milesOfsted: Good
Richard Barnes Academy15 milesOfsted judgements: Good
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham22 milesOfsted: Good
Acorn Free School33 milesOfsted: Good
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln36 milesOfsted: Good

School details

School type
Free schools alternative provision
Sector
Free school
Trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day
Phone
01775662900
Website
springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk
Address
Matmore Gate, Spalding, PE11 2PN
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
144763

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.