Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is an alternative provision free school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 84 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 84 (places for 63)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day
- Part of
- Wellspring Academy Trust
- Opened
- 10 June 2019
- Free school meals
- 78.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 147195
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lincolnshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Macaulay Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4EL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Ermine Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 miles
- Athena School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
All SEND schools in Lincolnshire
By need in Lincolnshire: Speech and language (18) · Autism (16) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (12) · Dyslexia and SpLD (12) · PMLD (9) · Hearing (7) · Multi-sensory (7) · Physical (7) · SEMH (6) · Vision (6)
Questions about Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
How do I get a place at Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln?
Places at Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lincolnshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln?
Macaulay Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4EL, in Lincolnshire.
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