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Springwood High School

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

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corporate_fareWEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onKing's Lynn, PE30 4AW

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,880

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Norfolk

#1,418 of 3,216 nationally

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Springwood High School is a Academy converter secondary school in King's Lynn, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Springwood High School is an academy converter in King's Lynn, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WEST NORFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,957 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #20 in Norfolk and #1,418 of 3,216 nationally. 47.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 44.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.7 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

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

47.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.0%

Entering EBacc75.70%

EBacc APS4.39

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.80%

EBacc APS4.29

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.98

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

238

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.0%

Achieving A*–A19.3%

Achieving A*–B44.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.0%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate5.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

232

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

239

Retention rate96.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 November 2022

Inspection Report

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22 February 2017

Inspection Report

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16 July 2013

Inspection Report

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03 July 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-02-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-07-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-03-10

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,957 pupils. During this period, there were 81 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,957	81	4.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,968	64	3.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,888	57	3.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,892	79	4.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,893	98	5.2%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,860	86	4.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,880	122	6.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,894	66	3.5%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,879	45	2.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,890	39	2.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,900	54	2.8%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,819	44	2.4%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,829	16	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,844	45	2.4%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,764	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,764	44	2.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,772	40	2.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,699	53	3.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,710	52	3.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,723	66	3.8%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,721	62	3.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,728	37	2.1%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,734	47	2.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,700	44	2.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,709	49	2.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,722	46	2.7%	3.1%	2

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

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 72 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 72 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree30%

agree35%

disagree20%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree24%

agree23%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree32%

agree48%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree39%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree54%

agree42%

disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree30%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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