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Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding

Free schools alternative provision · Spalding · PE11 2PN

Ages 4–16 · 49 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-09-26

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill78%

49 pupils · 63 places

Pupils on roll
49
Boys / girls
32 / 17
School capacity
63
Capacity fill
49 / 63 (78%)
Free school meals
77.6%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools alternative provision

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Wellspring Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day

Location

Address
Matmore Gate
Postcode
PE11 2PN
Town
Spalding
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Holland
Constituency
South Holland and The Deepings
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools alternative provision, Ages 4–16, in Spalding, Lincolnshire, 49 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 77.6%.

Open schools in Spalding
46
Academies among open schools in Spalding
52% (24)
Open schools in PE11
23
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day
Telephone
01775662900
Website
https://springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk/

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