Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln — School in Lincoln

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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Lincoln, LN2 4EL

81 Pupils

63 Capacity

4–16 Age Range

81.50% FSM %

49 Boys

32 Girls

About Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–16 based in Lincolnshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 81 pupils on roll. School capacity: 63. Current headteacher: Lisa Ashcroft-Day.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lincolnshire or the school directly.

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	Lincoln
Parliamentary Constituency	Lincoln
Ward	Glebe
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to 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	10083787
URN	147195
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Len Brazier	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/06/2025	24/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
David Reed	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/09/2024	25/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Ashcroft	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
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
Mr David Reed	Local Governor	21/05/2020	25/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust