# Springwell Harrogate — Harrogate, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Alex Bentley

## Contact

- **Address:** 59 Grove Road, Harrogate
- **Phone:** 01423 456 001
- **Website:** https://www.swharrogate.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/harrogate/springwell-harrogate-15098

## About

We are a secondary Alternative Provision Academy that provides full and part-time education and support for children and young people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to access mainstream education. Our motto, ‘A Chance to Succeed’ is extremely important to us: our expectations of all who work here, staff and students, are extremely high!

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We were impressed by the school's focus on outdoor learning and the support provided for our child's mental health. However, we've experienced some communication issues with the teaching staff, which has made it difficult to stay on top of our child's progress. Overall, it's been a bit of a mixed bag. *(Aug 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Life-Changing Experience!: My child was struggling in mainstream school and Springwell Harrogate has been a lifesaver. The nurturing environment, the focus on outdoor learning, and the therapeutic support have all made a huge difference. We're so grateful for the team's hard work and dedication to helping our child succeed. *(May 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Support and Care: Springwell Harrogate provided our son with the support and care he needed to turn his life around. The staff were always approachable, understanding, and went above and beyond to help him succeed. We're so grateful for the time he spent there and would highly recommend the school to anyone. *(Feb 2021)*

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