# Lexden Springs School — Colchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.2/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jen Grotier

## Contact

- **Address:** Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex
- **Phone:** 01206 563321
- **Website:** https://lexdensprings.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/colchester/lexden-springs-school-24166

## About

Welcome to Lexden Springs Special School! At Lexden Springs Special School we believe all pupils are entitled to develop to their fullest potential; academically, socially, emotionally, physically, morally and spiritually.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Excellent Facilities and Support: We were impressed by the excellent facilities at Lexden Springs School, including the hydrotherapy pool and trampoline area. The staff provided our child with a safe and nurturing environment, and we appreciated the regular updates and communication. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — An Incredible Experience for Our Son: We are absolutely delighted with the care and education provided by Lexden Springs School. The staff are kind, supportive and go above and beyond to ensure each child reaches their full potential. Our son has grown in confidence and made fantastic progress, thanks to the school's commitment to his individual needs. *(Sep 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings About Our Experience: While we have been pleased with the progress our child has made at Lexden Springs School, we have experienced some issues with communication and consistency. We have had to chase up with staff on several occasions, which has been frustrating at times. However, the staff do seem to care deeply about the children, and we appreciate their efforts to support our child. *(Aug 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Place of Wonder and Learning: Lexden Springs School has been a revelation for our family. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the school's values of 'Attend, Aspire, Achieve' are evident in everything they do. Our child loves attending school and has made wonderful friends. *(Apr 2022)*

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