Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
URN: 147195 • Lincoln LN2 4EL
Overview
- Name
- Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
- URN
- 147195
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Ashcroft-Day (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01522308310
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Macaulay Drive, Lincoln LN2 4EL
Summary
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is a specialist alternative provision school located in Lincoln, catering to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. The academy serves students from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4, with a focus on reintegrating younger pupils back into mainstream education or transitioning them to suitable special school settings. The school currently has 81 pupils enrolled, exceeding its capacity of 63, and offers a supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
The ethos of Springwell is built on values such as trauma-informed practice, unconditional positive regard, and a nurturing culture. The Executive Principal, Lisa Ashcroft-Day, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families to address challenges and support student development. The academy aims to ensure that all pupils feel valued and successful as they prepare for their next educational steps.
Admissions to Springwell are facilitated through referrals from mainstream schools or the Local Authority following permanent exclusions. The academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, fostering personal growth and academic achievement for all its students.
The ethos of Springwell is built on values such as trauma-informed practice, unconditional positive regard, and a nurturing culture. The Executive Principal, Lisa Ashcroft-Day, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families to address challenges and support student development. The academy aims to ensure that all pupils feel valued and successful as they prepare for their next educational steps.
Admissions to Springwell are facilitated through referrals from mainstream schools or the Local Authority following permanent exclusions. The academy is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, fostering personal growth and academic achievement for all its students.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Catch-Up Strategy (other)
- Coronavirus Updates (other)
- Our Policies and Procedures (other)
- Remote Learning (other)
- 01522 308 310 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Acorn Free School (62.7)
- The St Francis Special School, Lincoln (62.0)
- Fortuna School (60.7)
- University of Lincoln (60.2)
- Bishop Grosseteste University (52.9)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 63
- Pupils
- 81
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 81.50
- Open date
- 2019-06-10
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 81 | 49 | 32 | 63 | 81.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 63 | 72.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 62 | 60.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 60.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 64.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 64.90 |
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