Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham — School in Grantham

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Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham

Grantham, NG31 9LD

48 Pupils

63 Capacity

4–16 Age Range

72.90% FSM %

34 Boys

14 Girls

About Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham

Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 48 pupils on roll. School capacity: 63. Current headteacher: Lisa Ashcroft-Day.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools alternative provision
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lincolnshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	South Kesteven
Parliamentary Constituency	Grantham and Bourne
Ward	Grantham St Vincent's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	10-06-2019
UKPRN	10083788
URN	147197
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Len Brazier	Chair of Local Governing Body	26/07/2025	24/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
David Reed	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/09/2024	25/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Ashcroft-Day	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Louise Ballantine	Local Governor	28/02/2023	17/11/2025	Elected by parents
Len Brazier	Local Governor	24/06/2025	25/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kerry Duncan	Local Governor	10/06/2025	10/06/2029	Elected by school staff
Ms Nishani Ekanayake	Local Governor	07/10/2025	07/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jenny Ellis	Local Governor	06/02/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Alison Gordon	Local Governor	09/06/2021	09/06/2025	Elected by school staff
Andrew Harrison	Local Governor	28/02/2023	28/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rachel Knowles	Local Governor	24/06/2025	24/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Manning	Local Governor	08/10/2024	08/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust