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Springwell Community College

Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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About Springwell Community College

To provide our students with opportunities and experiences to enhance their life choices, making a positive contribution to the world we share. Ambition Teamwork Honesty

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Ian Wingfield

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 4.7
Teaching Quality 4.7
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 141 responses • 16% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

79.4% positive 20.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83% positive 16.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79.4% positive 18.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.4% positive 14.9% negative

My child does well at this school

80.9% positive 14.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 141 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
51.8
Teachers (FTE)

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

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

36.7
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.56
Progress 8
Well below average
25.6%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
53.7%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

26.8% entered EBacc
12.2% achieved EBacc
164 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We have been thoroughly impressed with Springwell Community College. Our daughter is thriving in her new school and the staff have been incredibly supportive. We love the values of ambition, teamwork and honesty that the school promotes. The facilities are also excellent, with great resources for the children to learn and grow.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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John T
Parent Feb 15, 2022
5.0

"A Great Community Spirit"

We have been at Springwell for a few years now and have experienced a really strong sense of community. The staff are dedicated and passionate about their subjects, and the students are all really supportive of each other. We appreciate the college's commitment to kindness and its efforts to provide a safe and welcoming environment.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rebecca L
Parent Oct 20, 2021
4.0

"Good Experience, Some Room for Improvement"

We have had a generally positive experience at Springwell, but there are a few areas where we feel the school could improve. For example, we've found the communication from teachers to parents to be inconsistent at times, and we've had some issues with the college's online systems. However, the staff are generally helpful and the facilities are good.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Hannah M
Parent Jun 1, 2020
5.0

"Excellent Preparing Students for Life"

Our son graduated from Springwell a year ago and we couldn't be prouder of the young man he became. The college did an excellent job of preparing him for life after school and we feel that it was a great place for him to learn and develop. The values of the school really resonated with him and he's now thriving in his chosen career.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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