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What is the overall rating of Springwell Alternative Academy?

Springwell Alternative Academy has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 4 parent and student reviews on SchoolBrowse. These reviews cover various aspects including safety, teaching quality, communication, wellbeing, facilities, inclusion, and value for money.

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Springwell Alternative Academy

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About Springwell Alternative Academy

Springwell Alternative Academy provides a happy, safe and secure environment where learning is enjoyable and teaching is shaped by the needs and interests of our pupils.

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Head/Principal Sarah Wilson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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Reviews 4

Emily W

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent support for children with additional needs"

We've had a great experience at Springwell Alternative Academy. The staff have been very supportive of our child's needs and have helped them to thrive. The values of kindness, courage, and curiosity are visible in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

Katherine G

Parent Mar 20, 2022

3.0

"Some mixed feelings about the school"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Springwell Learning Community. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good, but we've had some issues with communication and our child's needs not being fully met. We're hoping things will improve.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

David B

Parent Dec 15, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful school with a great sense of community"

We've been so impressed with Springwell Learning Community. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the school has a real sense of community. Our child loves going to school and is making great progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

Rachel T

Parent Sep 1, 2020

4.0

"Excellent teaching and support"

We were very happy with Springwell Alternative Academy when our child was a student there. The teaching was excellent and the staff were very supportive. Our child made great progress and we're grateful for the experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5