Compare Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe and Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding and Wren Spinney Community School

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: Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe (Not applicable) in Mablethorpe; Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding (Not applicable) in Spalding; Wren Spinney Community School (Not applicable) in Kettering — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe, Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding and Wren Spinney Community School. They are not applicable phase and free schools alternative provision and academy special converter type located around Mablethorpe, Spalding, Lincolnshire and Kettering, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Wren Spinney Community School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 60–65%, range 50–55%–70–75%; spread across trusts such as WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST and Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe LN12 2DF	Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding PE11 2PN	Wren Spinney Community School NN15 7LB
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision	Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Mablethorpe LN12 2DF	Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2PN	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7LB
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Apr 2024	1 9 Nov 2023	1 21 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	63	63	80
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST	Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust
Website	springwellalternativeacademymablethorpe.co.uk	springwellalternativeacademyspalding.co.uk	www.wrenspinney.co.uk
Telephone	01507430580	01775662900	01536481939
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe

LN12 2DF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location: Mablethorpe
LN12 2DF
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website: springwellalternativeacademymablethorpe.co.uk
Telephone: 01507430580

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

Wren Spinney Community School

NN15 7LB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 7LB
Ofsted: 1 21 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.wrenspinney.co.uk
Telephone: 01536481939

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.