Springwater School
URN: 121776 • Harrogate HG2 7LW
Overview
- Name
- Springwater School
- URN
- 121776
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mike Finlay (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01423883214
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Harrogate HG2 7LW
Summary
Springwater School is a community special school located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, catering to students aged 2 to 19 years. The school serves children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and physical difficulties (PD), and is particularly skilled in supporting autistic students. With a current enrolment of 121 pupils, the school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that respects each child's unique potential.
The curriculum at Springwater is broad and designed to empower students to make significant progress academically, socially, and emotionally. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering self-esteem and building respectful relationships among students. Additionally, the pastoral support offered promotes independence, ensuring that all learners are prepared for their future lives.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams is central to the school's ethos, creating a supportive community that prioritises the well-being and development of each student. Springwater School is committed to providing an excellent educational experience tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
The curriculum at Springwater is broad and designed to empower students to make significant progress academically, socially, and emotionally. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering self-esteem and building respectful relationships among students. Additionally, the pastoral support offered promotes independence, ensuring that all learners are prepared for their future lives.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams is central to the school's ethos, creating a supportive community that prioritises the well-being and development of each student. Springwater School is committed to providing an excellent educational experience tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
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Nearby alternatives
- Henshaws College (55.7)
- Strive for Education (50.9)
- Springwell Harrogate (50.9)
- Forest Moor School (50.7)
- Ashville College (48.1)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 89 | 32 | 120 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 80 | 32 | 100 | 41.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 97 | 62 | 35 | 100 | 34.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 97 | 62 | 35 | 100 | 34.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 92 | 58 | 34 | 95 | 40.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 58 | 26 | 80 | 41.30 |
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