Springfield Academy
About Springfield Academy
Springfield Academy’s headline KS2 results sit notably below the Nottingham local authority average, which is a key point for parents to weigh up. Just 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 60%. That puts the school in the bottom half of primary schools in Nottingham, ranking 63rd out of 72, and in the bottom 50% nationally. The individual subject scores tell a similar story: 64% reached the expected level in maths and writing, and 59% in reading, but no pupils achieved the higher standard in any of the three subjects. The average scaled scores in reading and maths both sit at exactly 100, which is the national baseline. For context, the top-performing schools in the LA, like St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, achieve a ranking score of 90, while Springfield’s score is 45. The school is also oversubscribed, with 25 applications for 16 places in 2025/26, so demand remains strong despite the academic results.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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