Lexden Springs School Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →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.
St Mary's School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 3RB
Colchester Prep & High School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 3HD
Holmwood House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 9ST
Littlegarth School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO6 4JR
Doucecroft School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · CO6 3QL
University of Essex Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · CO4 3SQ
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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.