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Springfield Primary School

Derby, DE21 7ABPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#11,886
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpringfield Primary School, Spondon, Derby, Derby, DE21 7AB
HeadteacherDavid Blackwell
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils329
Free School Meals (FSM)34.7%
School Capacity329 / 344 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballCross CountrySwimmingGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubFilm ClubChessCoding

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: springfield.derby.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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