Springfield Academy
100%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Springfield Academy
Springfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Springfield Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Austin, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8831st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 26 in Darlington.
Springfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
Springfield Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 10 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Springfield Academy include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Springfield Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Salters Lane South, Darlington, Darlington, DL1 2AN |
| Headteacher | Paula Austin |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.3% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 236 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8831st of 13,686
Nationally
461st of 677
In North East
18th of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Salters Lane South, Darlington
Darlington, DL1 2AN
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