Spring Common Academy

URN: 142557 • Huntingdon PE29 1TQ

Overview

Name
Spring Common Academy
URN
142557
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Greig (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01480377403
Website
Visit
Address
American Lane, Huntingdon PE29 1TQ

Summary

Spring Common Academy is a mixed special converter academy located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, catering to 202 pupils with a capacity of 209. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and a love for learning among students with special needs and disabilities. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its pupils while promoting personal and emotional resilience.

The academy adopts a positive and proactive approach to behaviour, viewing it as a form of communication. Staff are trained to understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviours and provide individualised support to help students self-regulate and thrive both academically and personally. The school follows the principles of Cambridgeshire Therapeutic Thinking, prioritising emotional well-being and mental health.

Spring Common Academy values collaboration with parents and carers, actively seeking their input to enhance the educational experience. The school also promotes spiritual, social, and cultural understanding, preparing students for adulthood in a multicultural society. For further information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
209
Pupils
202
Boys
135
Girls
67
FSM %
50.00
Open date
2016-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 202 135 67 209 50.00
2024-09-11 215 140 75 209 49.20
2023-09-11 197 124 73 209 41.70
2022-09-11 197 124 73 175 41.70
2021-09-11 195 121 74 175 43.30
2020-09-11 191 118 73 175 38.80

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