The Springfields Academy

URN: 145198 • Calne SN11 0DS

Overview

Name
The Springfields Academy
URN
145198
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
45.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Whitcombe (since 2025)
Telephone
01249814125
Website
Visit
Address
Curzon Street, Calne SN11 0DS

Summary

The Springfields Academy is a special academy located in Calne, Wiltshire, catering to autistic pupils and those with speech, language, and communication needs. With a capacity of 250 and currently serving 241 students, the academy provides a supportive environment for learners aged 4-19. The school prioritises a child-centred approach, recognising the uniqueness of each pupil and aiming to remove barriers to learning and social interaction.

The curriculum at The Springfields Academy is tailored to meet diverse needs through distinct pathways. The Discovery Pathway offers a semi-formal curriculum for those requiring a developmental focus, while the Explorer and Pathfinder Pathways provide a formal curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum. A core aspect of the educational experience is the Personal Development Curriculum, which prepares students for adulthood by equipping them with essential life skills.

Collaboration with parents and carers is highly valued, fostering a strong community connection that enhances student success. The academy's in-house Therapy Team and bespoke facilities further support the individual needs of pupils, ensuring they are well-equipped to lead safe, independent lives beyond their time at Springfields.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
250
Pupils
241
Boys
202
Girls
39
FSM %
51.70
Open date
2017-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 241 202 39 250 51.70
2024-09-11 210 185 25 250 44.00
2023-09-11 207 189 18 210 40.50
2022-09-11 207 189 18 210 40.50
2021-09-11 205 186 19 160 37.60
2020-09-11 195 180 15 160 35.60

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