What year groups does Lexden Springs School teach?

Lexden Springs School teaches children aged 3 to 19. It is a special school in Colchester.

Who is the headteacher of Lexden Springs School?

The headteacher of Lexden Springs School is Mrs Jennifer Grotier, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Lexden Springs School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Lexden Springs School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Lexden Springs School?

Lexden Springs School has 301 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 19.

Is Lexden Springs School full?

Lexden Springs School has capacity for 290 pupils and 301 on roll (104%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Lexden Springs School a faith school?

No. Lexden Springs School has no designated religious character.

Who runs Lexden Springs School?

Lexden Springs School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Lexden Springs School have?

The schools register lists Lexden Springs School's special educational needs provision as: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

What is Lexden Springs School's absence rate?

Lexden Springs School's overall absence rate is 8.6% in the latest published census.

Does Lexden Springs School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Lexden Springs School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Lexden Springs School

Lexden Springs School

Winstree Road, Colchester, CO3 0PZ

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy special sponsor led
Ages: 3 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Trust: HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Grotier
Boarding: Boarding school
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: Hope Learning Community
SEN provision: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Constituency: Witham
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 290
Pupils on roll: 301
URN: 151484
Local authority: Essex
Website: School website
Telephone: 01206563321

About this school

Lexden Springs School is a special academy in Colchester. It teaches children aged 3 to 19 and has 301 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 30 January 2024 · report published 24 April 2024

Inadequate

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Inadequate
Early years: Requires improvement
Sixth form: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Not effective

Ofsted placed the school in a category of concern: serious weaknesses.

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Lexden Springs School (URN 115475).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 57.41%
English as an additional language: 9.4%
Overall absence: 8.58%
Persistent absence: 28.57%

Location

Nearby schools

Holmwood House School
Independent schools · Colchester

0.7 miles
Doucecroft School
Special schools · Colchester

1.0 miles
St Mary's School for Girls
Independent schools · Colchester

1.6 miles
Kingswode Hoe School
Academies · Colchester

1.7 miles
Colchester Prep & High School
Independent schools · Colchester

2.1 miles

Other schools in Colchester

Doucecroft School Special schools
Kingswode Hoe School Academies
Langham Oaks Academies
Market Field School Academies
North East Essex Co-operative Academy Academies
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department Local authority maintained schools
Alresford Primary School Primary
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Primary
Baynards Primary School Primary
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School Primary
Braiswick Primary School Primary

Common questions

What year groups does Lexden Springs School teach?: Lexden Springs School teaches children aged 3 to 19. It is a special school in Colchester.
Who is the headteacher of Lexden Springs School?: The headteacher of Lexden Springs School is Mrs Jennifer Grotier, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Lexden Springs School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Lexden Springs School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Lexden Springs School?: Lexden Springs School has 301 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 3 to 19.
Is Lexden Springs School full?: Lexden Springs School has capacity for 290 pupils and 301 on roll (104%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Lexden Springs School a faith school?: No. Lexden Springs School has no designated religious character.
Who runs Lexden Springs School?: Lexden Springs School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Lexden Springs School have?: The schools register lists Lexden Springs School's special educational needs provision as: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
What is Lexden Springs School's absence rate?: Lexden Springs School's overall absence rate is 8.6% in the latest published census.
Does Lexden Springs School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Lexden Springs School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.