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The Springfields Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Calne · SN11 0DS

Ages 4–19 · 267 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

4.0

Overall absence

12.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionExceptional
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
  • Leadership and governanceExceptional

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.46
−20+2
Attainment 84.0
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+3%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.3%
Unauthorised3.9%
Authorised absence
8.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.7%
Enrolments in measure
210

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

267 pupils · 267 places

Pupils on roll
267
Boys / girls
219 / 48
School capacity
267
Capacity fill
267 / 267 (100%)
Free school meals
40.4%
FSM pupils
107
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Reach South Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Whitcombe

Location

Address
Curzon Street
Postcode
SN11 0DS
Town
Calne
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Chippenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
0 on roll / 267 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 4–19, in Calne, Wiltshire, 267 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 40.4%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Calne
12
Academies among open schools in Calne
42% (5)
Open schools in SN11
12
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in CalneNear SN11

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Whitcombe
Telephone
01249814125
Website
www.springfields.wilts.sch.uk

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