The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 54.4%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Grotier (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location
Colchester, CO3 0PZ
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Heath School
Special school · Very close
Stanway Primary School
Primary · Very close
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 412m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 735m away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Doucecroft School
Independent · 1.6km away
Prettygate Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lexden Springs School?
Lexden Springs School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lexden Springs School take?
Lexden Springs School caters for pupils aged 11-18.
Where is Lexden Springs School?
Lexden Springs School is in Colchester, CO3 0PZ. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lexden Springs School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lexden Springs School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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