Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
School Name: Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham Address: New Beacon Road Town/City: Grantham County: Lincolnshire Postcode: NG31 9LD Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01476 833127 Website: https://springwellalternativeacademygrantham.co.uk/
Phase: Ages 4-16 Type: Free schools alternative provision Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2019 Trust: Wellspring Academy Trust Sponsor: Wellspring Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Ashcroft-Day
Capacity: 67
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 44 (68% boys & 32% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 77.3%
URN: 147197
DfE Number: 925/1119
UKPRN: 10083788
UPRN: 100032119913
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Kesteven (E07000141)
Constituency: Grantham and Bourne (E14001253)
Electoral Ward: Grantham St Vincent's (E05010163)
Easting & Northing: 492517E, 336418N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 55' 4.3" N 0° 37' 31.24" W
Plus Code: 9C4XW99F+4V
DfE Record: View record
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- Lisa Ashcroft-Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Louise Ballantine - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
- Len Brazier - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
- Ms Kerry Duncan - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Ms Nishani Ekanayake - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
- Ms Jenny Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Andrew Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
- Ms Rachel Knowles - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
- Mr David Manning - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
- Mr David Reed - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
- Ms Daisy Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2030.
- Robert Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 November 2028.
- Mr Mark Trout - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
- Ms Laura Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
- Mr Gavin Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
- Ms Ebonie Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2030.