Spring Common Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | American Lane, PE29 1TQ |
| School Website | www.springcommon.cambs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1480377403 |
| URN | 142557 |
School Census
| Total | 207 |
| Girls/Boys | 80/127 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 38.6%/61.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 90 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/12/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2012 | Outstanding |
| 28/06/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/06/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
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 | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -7.1 |
| Writing Progress | -6.5 |
| Maths Progress | -7.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| 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 | 63% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 21% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Hartford Junior School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mayfield Crescent, , PE29 1UL
Hartford Infant and Preschool
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mayfield Crescent, , PE29 1UL
Huntingdon Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ambury Road, , PE29 1AD
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Buttsgrove Way, , PE29 1PE
St John's CofE Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sallowbush Road, , PE29 7LA
St Peter's School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Peter's Road, , PE29 7DD