Lexden Springs School
URN: 151484 • Colchester CO3 0PZ
Overview
- Name
- Lexden Springs School
- URN
- 151484
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 29.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Grotier (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206563321
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winstree Road, Colchester CO3 0PZ
Summary
Lexden Springs School is an academy special school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex learning difficulties, including profound and multiple learning difficulties and those on the autistic spectrum. The school prioritises a tailored curriculum that fosters academic, social, and emotional development, aiming to empower students to achieve their fullest potential and become confident members of society.
The dedicated staff at Lexden Springs includes experienced teachers and co-educators who create safe and engaging learning environments. The school also provides access to specialist services, including sensory occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and nursing support, ensuring a holistic approach to each pupil's wellbeing.
Lexden Springs values strong partnerships with parents and carers, facilitating effective communication through home/school diaries and regular meetings. The school fosters an inclusive community where every pupil is encouraged to participate fully in all learning opportunities, promoting a supportive ethos that recognises and meets individual needs.
The dedicated staff at Lexden Springs includes experienced teachers and co-educators who create safe and engaging learning environments. The school also provides access to specialist services, including sensory occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and nursing support, ensuring a holistic approach to each pupil's wellbeing.
Lexden Springs values strong partnerships with parents and carers, facilitating effective communication through home/school diaries and regular meetings. The school fosters an inclusive community where every pupil is encouraged to participate fully in all learning opportunities, promoting a supportive ethos that recognises and meets individual needs.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Local Offer/SENIR (sen)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Lunch Menu Residential (Summer 2024) (download)
- Feb 2025 – July 2025 Menu 24-25 (download)
- Term Dates 2025/2026 (download)
- Term Dates 2024/2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Market Field School (70.2)
- The St Aubyn Centre Education Department (66.7)
- University of Essex (60.2)
- North East Essex Additional Provision School (57.3)
- Kingswode Hoe School (56.9)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 290
- Pupils
- 298
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 56.60
- Open date
- 2025-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 298 | 197 | 101 | 290 | 56.60 |
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