Compare Fortuna School and Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding and Tulip Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Fortuna School (Not applicable) in Lincoln; Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding (Not applicable) in Spalding; Tulip Academy (Not applicable) in Spalding — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Fortuna School, Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding and Tulip Academy. They are not applicable phase and community special school, free schools alternative provision and academy special converter type located around Lincoln, Lincolnshire and Spalding, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Fortuna School), published Jan 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 60–65%, range 50–55%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST and COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST.

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Attribute	Fortuna School LN6 0FB	Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding PE11 2PN	Tulip Academy PE11 2EH
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0FB	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2PN	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2EH
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Jan 2015	1 9 Nov 2023	1 12 May 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	80	63	212
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST	COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Website	www.fortunaschool.org	springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk	—
Telephone	01522705561	01775662900	01775725566
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Fortuna School

LN6 0FB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 0FB
Ofsted: 1 12 Jan 2015
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.fortunaschool.org
Telephone: 01522705561

Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding

PE11 2PN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location: Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2PN
Ofsted: 1 9 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website: springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk
Telephone: 01775662900

Tulip Academy

PE11 2EH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2EH
Ofsted: 1 12 May 2020
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01775725566

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.