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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Ages416
81 pupils
Good· Sept 2022
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Details

Type

Free School

Local Authority

Lincolnshire

Academy Trust

WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST

Head Teacher

Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Opened

June 2019

Website

springwellalternativeacademylincoln.co.uk

Reference Number

147195

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils81 (129% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls60% / 40%
Free School Meals81.5%
English as Additional Language1.2%
SEN Support86.4%
SEN with EHCP12.3%
Overall Attendance
Persistent Absence

Class Sizes

Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 21
Year 35
Year 41
Year 52
Year 67
Year 71
Year 813
Year 923
Year 1018
Year 1110

Pupil Ethnicities

White British87.7%
Gypsy/Roma3.7%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other2.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Unclassified1.2%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

1 inspection on record

Current Rating
Good· Sept 2022
  • 2022

    School Inspection

    27 September 2022

    View report
    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Some pupils with SEND not well supported as they could be.
    • Staff lack precise information about pupils' additional needs.
    Curriculum
    2
    • Leaders prioritise literacy and numeracy skills effectively.
    • A systematic phonics programme supports early reading development.
    Leadership
    11
    • Leaders focus on what has the greatest impact on pupils.
    • Leaders lack a clear overview of pupil progress and needs.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well managed.
    • Staff receive appropriate safeguarding training.
    Pupil Progress
    2
    • Leaders lack a clear view of pupil progress across the school.
    • Some pupils show poor attitude to learning despite support.
    Teaching Quality
    2
    • Teachers provide work that builds on pupils' previous learning.
    • Teachers use learning slips to assess and monitor progress.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Pupils enjoy trips and PSHE education that develops them.
    • Pupils learn about British values and respect for diversity.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Most pupils show improved behaviour and attendance.
    • Pupils often use safe spaces to regulate behaviour.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £458,156 or £5,206 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £112,452 or £1,278 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Macaulay Drive
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 4EL

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