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Lexden Springs School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lexden Springs School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 298 pupils, and a capacity of 290 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–19

Age range

298

Pupils

290

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2024

Lexden Springs School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lexden Springs School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 298 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 290 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lexden Springs School — School Information

Full address
Winstree Road, Colchester, CO3 0PZ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
56.6% of pupils
DfE URN
151484

Other Not applicable Schools in Colchester

If Lexden Springs School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lexden Springs School

Is Lexden Springs School oversubscribed?

Yes — Lexden Springs School currently has 298 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 290 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lexden Springs School?

Admission to Lexden Springs School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lexden Springs School cover?

Lexden Springs School is a not applicable school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lexden Springs School?

Lexden Springs School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.