Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
Free schools alternative provision school in Grantham (Lincolnshire).
Location
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About Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Futures Welcome to Springwell Grantham, a specialist academy dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for children and young people aged 4-16. We are a proud member of the Springwell Learning Community Lincolnshire and the wider Wellspring Academy Trust.
At Springwell Grantham, we believe in the power of second chances. Our core mission is to offer a high-quality, bespoke education for students who have, for various reasons, found it challenging to thrive in a mainstream school setting.
We are a school built on the principles of trauma-informed practice, unconditional positive regard, and a pervasive culture of nurture and support. Our dedicated and highly-trained staff are committed to understanding the individual needs of every student.
We provide a safe, calm, and welcoming atmosphere where young people can overcome barriers to learning, build their confidence, and achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We were delighted to be rated Good in our most recent Ofsted inspection , a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community.
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
- 147197
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (11 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Len Brazier | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Daisy Robinson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Ebonie Wilkinson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | 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 |
| 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-Day | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Gavin Ward Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| 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 |
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