Springfields First School
71%
Capacity
160
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Springfields First School
Springfields First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 160 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Springfields First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Goodfellow, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Springfields First School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 32 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Springfields First School include Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, Springfields First School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Yarnfield, Stone, Stafford, ST15 0NJ |
| Headteacher | Emma Goodfellow |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 160 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 160 / 225 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
45
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yarnfield, Stone
Stafford, ST15 0NJ
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