Springfield Infant School and Nursery
93%
Capacity
168
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Springfield Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Worthing community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 168 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Wycherley, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Springfield Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 45 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
Springfield Infant School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (41 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Springfield Infant School and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Worthing, Springfield Infant School and Nursery is one of the options available in the South 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sackville Road, Worthing, Worthing, BN14 8BQ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Wycherley |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 168 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.1% |
| School Capacity | 168 / 180 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
41 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
124
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sackville Road, Worthing
Worthing, BN14 8BQ
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