Lexden Springs School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Winstree Road, CO3 0PZ |
| School Website | www.lexdensprings.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1206563321 |
| URN | 115475 |
School Census
| Total | 278 |
| Girls/Boys | 99/179 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 35.6%/64.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 149 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Inadequate |
| 03/12/2019 | Good |
| 15/04/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 January 2024 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 03 December 2019 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 15 April 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 April 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 January 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 March 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 June 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 March 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 07 December 2005 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 June 2005 | Inspection | View |
| 21 June 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.5 |
| Writing Progress | -6.0 |
| Maths Progress | -6.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.2 |
| Writing Progress | -4.0 |
| Maths Progress | -4.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.3 |
| Writing Progress | -6.2 |
| Maths Progress | -6.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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Stanway Primary School
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
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Lakelands Primary School
(0.49 mi)
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Home Farm Primary School
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