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Springfield Infant School and Nursery

Ipswich, IP1 4PPPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Springfield Infant School and Nursery

Springfield Infant School and Nursery is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, and it is currently running above its official capacity. With 296 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is clearly a popular choice among Ipswich families. That popularity is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 112 applications for just 72 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.56 applicants per place. Of those, 68 were first-preference applications, and 68 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put it first got a spot, but there was still competition from lower preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 18.8%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still a significant minority, suggesting a genuinely mixed intake. The school also has a nursery provision, so it serves families from age three upwards, and its mixed gender, non-religious character means it draws from a broad cross-section of the local community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address11 Wesley Way, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 4PP
HeadteacherGail Phillips
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils296
Free School Meals (FSM)18.8%
School Capacity296 / 270 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCricketTennisGymnasticsDanceRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessGardeningCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Springfield Infant School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.