Springwell Leeds Academy
Middleton Road, Leeds, LS10 3JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springwell Leeds Academy is a special school in Leeds for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2019, report published 8 September 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
High-quality positive relationships are central to the nurturing environment at Springwell Leeds. Pupils engage well with all aspects of their education in the positive and calm culture. Staff understand what will work for each pupil. This helps pupils engage constructively with a broad range of subjects. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, and they do well. Pupils appreciate the strong relationships they build with staff. They know who to share any worries or concerns with. This helps them to feel safe. Staff provide an environment where pupils develop their social skills and learn to manage their own emotions. Pupils understand the routines and boundaries in school life. Over time, their behaviour improves. Staff provide very high-quality pastoral support to pupils through thoughtful and effective interventions. The school ensures that pupils participate in the wider life of the school. There is a great range of opportunities that promote pupils' personal development very well. Pupils enjoy the trips and other aspects of their experiential learning. For example, older pupils undertake visits to the local college. Art and music are used well to broaden the experiences of pupils of all ages. Pupils are prepared well for the next steps they take.
What the school should improve
- A number of pupils do not attend regularly enough. This means that some pupils continue to miss valuable learning. The school should develop its approaches to support these pupils to return to school regularly and often.
- In a few curriculum subjects, the use of assessment to support pupils' progress over time is not as strong as it could be. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and are sometimes not benefiting from being able to deepen their understanding. The school should ensure that assessment is used effectively to improve pupils' knowledge gained in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
53 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Springwell Leeds Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield South SILC | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 1.1 |
| Cockburn Reach Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Co-op Academy Brierley | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Pivot Academy LS East | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 7.2 |
| West Oaks School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Jacques
- Phone
- 01134870555
- Address
- Middleton Road, Leeds, LS10 3JA
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 142630
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.