The Springfields Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Springfields Academy
Address: Curzon Street
Town/City: CALNE
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN11 0DS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01249 814125
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-19
Type: Academy special sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Reach South Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach South Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Cottrell
Capacity: 267
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 267 (82% boys & 18% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 145198
DfE Number: 865/7000
UKPRN: 10065902
UPRN: 10014602763
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Chippenham (E14001168)
Electoral Ward: Calne Chilvester & Abberd (E05016250)

Easting & Northing: 399136E, 171325N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 29.6" N 2° 0' 49.29" W
Plus Code: 9C3VCXRP+JG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Toni Beacock - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 February 2030.
  • Ms Nicky Beardon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Ms Catherine Bullock - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Mrs Sandra Chase - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Cottrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jessica Coulson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mr Peter Andrew Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Mr Alan Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Innes - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mr Oliver Mead - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mr Tom Nolan - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Zoe Sutterby - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mrs Sophie Unsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Whitcombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 October 2026.