Spring Common School

Spring Common Academy is a community special school located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, catering to mixed-gender students with special needs and disabilities. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and personal growth. It aims to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the individual needs of its pupils, ensuring effective support for their educational and emotional development.

The academy adopts a positive approach to behaviour, viewing it as a form of communication. Staff are trained in Cambridgeshire Therapeutic Thinking, focusing on the emotional well-being of students and employing strategies that promote self-regulation and prosocial behaviours. The school prioritises a non-judgmental atmosphere where each child's needs are respected, fostering resilience and independence.

Spring Common Academy also offers specific provisions for students with autism, having received Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society. This recognition highlights the school's commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of autistic pupils, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to thrive both academically and personally.