Ofsted: Inadequate

Lexden Springs School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Wall

location_onColchester, CO3 0PZ

language Visit Website phone 1206563321

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

278

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A-Level VA

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Age Range

3-19

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Lexden Springs School is a Community special school school in Colchester, serving ages 3-19. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lexden Springs School is a community special school in Colchester, Essex, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 278 pupils on roll.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Inadequate.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 14.2%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading0% LA 74%

Writing0% LA 70%

Maths0% LA 72%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 61%

Reading0% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%England 60%

Reading0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-6.5

Read

LA -0.1

-8.9 to -4.0

-6.0

Write

LA 0.0

-8.4 to -3.6

-6.6

Maths

LA -0.3

-8.9 to -4.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 64%England 65%

Reading0% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-4.2

Read

LA -0.5

-7.8 to -0.5

-4.0

Write

LA -0.2

-7.3 to -0.6

-4.7

Maths

LA -0.6

-7.8 to -1.5

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 63%

Reading0% LA 75%

Writing0% LA 77%

Maths0% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-6.3

Read

LA -0.3

-10 to -2.6

-6.2

Write

LA -0.2

-9.8 to -2.6

-6.9

Maths

LA -0.6

-10.3 to -3.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

02 July 2024

Inspection Report

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30 January 2024

Inspection Report

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03 December 2019

Inspection Report

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15 January 2019

Inspection Report

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15 April 2015

Inspection Report

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28 April 2014

Inspection Report

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16 January 2014

Inspection Report

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15 March 2011

Inspection Report

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09 June 2008

Inspection Report

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27 March 2006

Inspection Report

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07 December 2005

Inspection Report

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27 June 2005

Inspection Report

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21 June 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-01-30

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-12-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-01-16

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 278 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	278	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	282	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	279	4	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	275	2	0.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	278	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	279	5	1.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	251	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	250	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	248	1	0.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	219	2	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	207	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	204	1	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	174	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	174	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	171	0	0.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	161	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	166	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	167	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	169	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	170	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	168	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	156	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	159	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	156	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

4.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know15%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree25%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree48%

agree17%

disagree27%

strongly disagree6%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree2%

don't know10%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree21%

disagree19%

strongly disagree29%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree33%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

Lexden Springs School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover