Lexden Springs School

URN: 115475 • Colchester CO3 0PZ

Overview

Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
21.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Grotier (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Winstree Road, Colchester CO3 0PZ

Summary

Lexden Springs School is a community special school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 282 pupils, with a capacity of 290. The school is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs, providing a nurturing environment where each child can develop academically, socially, emotionally, physically, morally, and spiritually. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that all pupils should reach their fullest potential and gain confidence to engage with the wider community.

The school promotes active independent learning and values the partnership between educators and parents, aiming to enhance student achievement through collaborative efforts. Facilities include a trampoline area, soft play, extensive outdoor spaces, and a hydrotherapy and swimming pool, all designed to support diverse learning needs and physical development.

Lexden Springs School encourages a reflective and evaluative approach to school life, ensuring that leadership is responsive to the needs of its students and the community. Parents are provided with resources such as the SchoolPing app for communication and updates, fostering a strong connection between home and school.

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Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
290
Pupils
282
Boys
179
Girls
103
FSM %
54.40
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2024-12-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 282 179 103 290 54.40
2024-09-11 282 179 103 290 54.40
2023-09-11 250 163 87 290 49.80
2022-09-11 250 163 87 200 49.80
2021-09-11 207 140 67 200 37.10
2020-09-11 174 120 54 200 37.20

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