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Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
Lincolnshire·Not applicable·East Midlands·Free schools alternative provision·PE11 2PN
URN: 144763OutstandingOfsted published 9 Nov 2023
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
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Compare with Springwell Alternative Academy SpaldingSchool information
| URN | 144763 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools alternative provision |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-16 |
| Headteacher | Lisa Ashcroft-Day |
| Trust | WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PE11 2PN |
| Pupils | 50 |
| FSM eligible | 62.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Matmore Gate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PN
https://springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk/1775662900| DfE number | 1112 |
| UKPRN | 10068141 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 9 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
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| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 26 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |