Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham Catchment Area
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 48 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-16
Age range
48
Pupils
63
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham?
The catchment area for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is set by Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham: 63 places, 76% filled: places available
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham has a published admission number of 63 places. 48 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 63 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 72.9% of pupils at Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Grantham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham: School Information
- Full address
- New Beacon Road, Grantham, NG31 9LD
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-16 years
- Free school meals
- 72.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147197
Other Not applicable Schools in Grantham
If Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
Grantham Preparatory International School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NG31 7UF
Greenfields Academy Catchment Area
Academy special converter · NG31 7US
Newton Bridge Academy Catchment Area
Academy special converter · NG31 9AX
Esland Grantham School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · NG31 9RT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
The Place Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · · 7.2 miles away
Compass Community School Lincolnshire Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Lincolnshire · 9.0 miles away
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Catchment Area
Sixth form centres · Sleaford · 10.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
What is the catchment area for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham? ▾
The catchment area for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham oversubscribed? ▾
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham has a capacity of 63 places and currently has 48 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham? ▾
Admission to Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is managed by Lincolnshire. 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 Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham cover? ▾
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is a not applicable school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham? ▾
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.