Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery is a mainstream primary school in Harwich, Essex, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 103 of its 354 pupils (29.1%) were getting SEN support and 20 (5.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 354 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Essex.
29.1% get SEN support
103 of 354 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.6% have an EHC plan
20 of 354 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health41
- Autism33
- Speech, language and communication12
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia9
- Moderate learning difficulty6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 354 (places for 382)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicky Patrick
- Part of
- Life Education Trust
- Free school meals
- 54.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 152157
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Essex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Pound Farm Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4LB
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Langer Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.7 miles
- Felix Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 4.2 miles
- The Haefen Independent Special School Independent · Ages 5–11 5.3 miles
- New Skill Centre Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 7.3 miles
Other mainstream schools
- All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.9%, EHC plans 2.6% 0.1 miles
- Harwich and Dovercourt High School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 20.8%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.5 miles
- Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 10.6%, EHC plans 2.9% 0.6 miles
Questions about Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
How many pupils at Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 103 of the 354 pupils (29.1%) were getting SEN support and 20 (5.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (41 pupils), autism (33 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
Through Essex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
You can ask for Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Langer Primary Academy, about 3.7 miles away.
Where is Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery?
Pound Farm Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4LB, in Essex.
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