Springfield Primary School

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School in Derby is a popular choice among local families, with 72 applications chasing just 26 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. All 26 first-preference applicants received offers, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the odds are reasonable but not guaranteed. The school has capacity for 344 pupils and currently enrols 329, so it is running close to full. Parent satisfaction data isn't available in the school's records, but the high demand alone signals a positive reputation. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher David Blackwell. Just over a third of pupils (34.7%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Academically, Springfield's most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. At Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — below the Derby local authority average of 55%. The school ranks 45th out of 58 primary schools in Derby on this measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. Average scores in reading and maths both sit at 103, exactly in line with the national benchmark. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 7%, and progress scores are not available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points.

Springfield offers a solid range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, sensory room, music rooms, playing fields and a gymnasium. Sports provision covers netball, cross country, swimming, gymnastics and rounders, while clubs extend to drama, choir, eco club, film club, chess and coding. The school has a strong SEND offer, with provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder, plus a resourced provision. This makes it a particularly suitable option for families whose children require additional support within a mainstream setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Castleward Spencer Academy, 3.7 km away, so Springfield represents a solid Good alternative for families who want a well-subscribed, inclusive local school with improving inspection outcomes.

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