How many pupils does Lexden Springs School have?

Lexden Springs School has 298 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lexden Springs School's Ofsted rating?

Lexden Springs School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).

Is Lexden Springs School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lexden Springs School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Lexden Springs School?

Lexden Springs School is located at Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ.

Lexden Springs School

Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ

Inadequate

Inspected 30 January 2024

Inadequate

Ofsted

3–19

Ages

298

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Lexden Springs School

Lexden Springs School is an academy special sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 298 pupils on roll. It is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024) rated it Inadequate. 63.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 298 / 290 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 January 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

63.1%

Free school meals

11%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

8.6%

Overall absence

28.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£19,262

Spend per pupil

£19,721

Income per pupil

32%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ
Phone: 01206563321
Head Teacher: Jennifer Grotier
Website: https://lexdensprings.co.uk/

Academy Trust

HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lexden Springs School?: Lexden Springs School is an academy special sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Lexden Springs School have?: Lexden Springs School has 298 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lexden Springs School's Ofsted rating?: Lexden Springs School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).
Is Lexden Springs School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lexden Springs School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.
Where is Lexden Springs School?: Lexden Springs School is located at Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ.

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