Lexden Springs School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Winstree Road Colchester Essex CO3 0PZ |
| Phone | 01206563321 |
| Reference Number | 115475 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 282 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.48%
Girls: 36.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 | 11 | 38 |
| 4 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 5 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 7 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 8 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 11 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 12 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.6% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Inadequate |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2024-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2019-12-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-01-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-04-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-06-27 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-06-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -6.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Stanway Primary School
Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH |
0.15 miles |
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QG |
0.26 miles |
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS |
0.44 miles |
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Lakelands Primary School
Wagtail Mews, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AJ |
0.45 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BE |
0.46 miles |
|
Home Farm Primary School
Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL |
0.56 miles |
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Prettygate Junior School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
1.16 miles |
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Prettygate Infant School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
1.16 miles |
|
Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG |
1.27 miles |
|
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
1.71 miles |
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Kings Ford Academy
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
1.71 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Fiddlers Folley, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE |
1.8 miles |
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Hamilton Primary School
Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB |
1.92 miles |
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Oxford House School
2 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NE |
1.97 miles |
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA |
1.99 miles |
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Braiswick Primary School
Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ |
2.03 miles |
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG |
2.11 miles |
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG |
2.11 miles |
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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1BX |
2.12 miles |
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Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JF |
2.2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
0 miles |
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The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA |
0.1 miles |
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Holmwood House School
Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST |
0.68 miles |
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Doucecroft School
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL |
1.02 miles |
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Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS |
1.31 miles |
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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB |
1.41 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
1.43 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
1.43 miles |
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St Mary's School for Girls
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB |
1.59 miles |
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Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ |
1.73 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
1.94 miles |
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Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
2.08 miles |
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Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
2.1 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
2.14 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN |
2.31 miles |
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ |
2.81 miles |
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The Trinity School
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED |
3.89 miles |
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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
3.9 miles |
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Colchester Academy
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL |
4.21 miles |