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Springfield Junior School

Ipswich, IP1 4DTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,968
of 13,686 nationally

About Springfield Junior School

Springfield Junior School gets a strong thumbs-up from its parent community, with 86% of respondents to the Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That’s based on 22 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, and the detail behind that figure is worth a look. On the question of whether their child is happy, 86% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed, and a similar proportion felt their child is safe. The school also scores well on communication: 87% agreed or strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing, and a combined 87% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school is oversubscribed, with 336 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, suggesting it’s a popular choice in Ipswich. Around a third of pupils (32.7%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, and the school is non-denominational with no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKitchener Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 4DT
HeadteacherJoanne Viner
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils336
Free School Meals (FSM)32.7%
School Capacity336 / 360 (93% full)

The full report on this school

What 22 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirEco ClubCodingDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Junior School

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