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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
- All-through
- Lincoln LN2 4EL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum enables pupils to know more and remember more in subjects like mathematics and English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils say staff help them improve their behaviour; positive relationships and safe spaces are emphasized.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Older pupils who need extra help with reading have access to high-quality resources and interventions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the wide range of training and well-being efforts by leaders.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers provide work that builds on previous learning, helping deepen knowledge.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers write 'learning slips' to assess pupils' knowledge and progress towards behaviour targets, but overview is inconsistent across the school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff work closely with parents to ensure pupils are safe and well.
Communication with Parents: Parents can give views via Ofsted Parent View, and leaders check on absences quickly.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the help staff give to their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders involve appropriate safeguarding agencies when necessary.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure curriculum fills gaps in knowledge and prioritize reading.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Most pupils say bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively by staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Most pupils say staff help them improve their behaviour; positive relationships foster trust.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff provide a nurturing approach and safe spaces for pupils to regulate behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy trips to a wildlife park and climbing centre.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders plan PSHE to be responsive to current issues, supporting a balanced approach.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils benefit from structured careers lessons.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Leaders ensure pupils are well prepared for transition to next educational setting.
Support for SEND: Most pupils with SEND who have social, emotional, and mental health needs are well supported. However, those with additional needs like autism require more precise support.
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About Us
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 48 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
Local authority ratio 18 : 1