Lexden Springs School
Lexden Springs School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special sponsor led), ages 3–19, in Colchester, CO3, in the Essex council area. It has 301 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024): Inadequate.
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Ofsted
Inadequate — inspected 30 January 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Inadequate |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Safeguarding effective | No |
Early years | Requires improvement |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 301 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 63.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 11% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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