Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe
Free schools alternative provision school in Mablethorpe (Lincolnshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
About Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Futures Nestled in the heart of Mablethorpe, Springwell Mablethorpe is more than just a school; it is a specialist alternative provision dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student.
We provide a safe and supportive learning environment for pupils from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 (ages 5-16) who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our core mission is to empower our students to overcome barriers, re-engage with their education, and build the foundations for a successful future.
Recognised as an Outstanding provision by Ofsted, we are committed to fostering an environment where every child can feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cornerstones Curriculum
- White Rose Maths
Key facts
- URN
- 147196
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (11 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Len Brazier | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebonie Wilkinson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Gavin Ward | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Laura Turner | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Nishani Ekanayake | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Rachel Knowles | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jenny Ellis | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr Robert Simpson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Trout | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Andrew Harrison | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Lisa Ashcroft | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Ms Kerry Duncan Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Manning Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Louise Ballantine Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr David Reed Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record