Springwell School
URN: 116620 • Southampton SO19 6DH
Overview
- Name
- Springwell School
- URN
- 116620
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Needham Maria Burrows (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380445981
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hinkler Road, Southampton SO19 6DH
Summary
Springwell School is a community special school located in Southampton, catering to children aged 4 to 11 with complex learning difficulties. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 272 pupils, with a capacity of 276, and a significant proportion (63.20%) of students eligible for free school meals. Each child at Springwell has an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring tailored support for their individual needs.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, promoting communication and personal development through various methods, including Makaton signing and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, sensory rooms, and a hydrotherapy pool, designed to create a supportive and calming environment for pupils. Additionally, Springwell operates a satellite class in a local mainstream school, allowing for integration with peers while maintaining a strong connection to the Springwell community.
Springwell School actively collaborates with families, providing resources and guidance to ensure consistency in support at home and school. The school is committed to ongoing professional development in special educational needs and welcomes visits from prospective parents to learn more about its offerings.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, promoting communication and personal development through various methods, including Makaton signing and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, sensory rooms, and a hydrotherapy pool, designed to create a supportive and calming environment for pupils. Additionally, Springwell operates a satellite class in a local mainstream school, allowing for integration with peers while maintaining a strong connection to the Springwell community.
Springwell School actively collaborates with families, providing resources and guidance to ensure consistency in support at home and school. The school is committed to ongoing professional development in special educational needs and welcomes visits from prospective parents to learn more about its offerings.
Useful links
- Springwell Governors (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Class Pages (other)
- Policies & Finance (other)
- Southampton Inclusion Partnership (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
- The Serendipity School (62.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 276
- Pupils
- 272
- Boys
- 194
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 63.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 272 | 194 | 78 | 276 | 63.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 271 | 195 | 76 | 272 | 55.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 270 | 204 | 66 | 270 | 53.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 270 | 204 | 66 | 270 | 53.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 258 | 206 | 52 | 260 | 49.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 235 | 194 | 41 | 161 | 43.80 |
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