Classpot

Springfield Primary School

Trafford, M33 7XSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
100 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1242 of 13,686 nationally

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School in Trafford is a large state primary running very close to full capacity, with 678 pupils against a school capacity of 682. That near-full roll makes sense given the demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 341 applications for just 90 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.79. Of those, 100 families put it as their first preference, and 87 first-preference offers were made. The school serves a relatively affluent catchment — just 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average for primary schools. It’s a mixed, non-religious school with nursery provision for children from age three, and the headteacher is A J Chard. In Trafford, which has 63 primary schools, Springfield sits 12th in the local rankings, placing it in the top 20% of the borough. It’s also one of only ten primaries in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpringfield Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 7XS
HeadteacherA J Chard
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils678
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity678 / 682 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningChoirCodingFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: springfieldprimarysale.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.