Located in Nottingham, Springfield Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Springfield Academy currently has around 219 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 60.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.6%). african pupils make up about 11%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lawton Drive, Nottingham, NG6 8BL
Website: www.springfieldacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01159155769
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Nottingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jackie Hill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144396

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 220
Number of Pupils: 219
Number of Boys: 106
Number of Girls: 113

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.60%124
African11.00%24
White and Black Caribbean7.80%17
Indian5.00%11
Other White3.70%8
Other (any other ethnic group)3.20%7
Other Asian2.30%5
Other Black2.30%5
White and Black African1.80%4
Other Mixed1.80%4
Pakistani1.80%4
Caribbean1.40%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.40%3
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-2.0)
Writing: Average (0.5)
Maths: Average (-1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
103.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springfield Academy
Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Springfield Primary School
Lawton Drive , Bulwell Hall Estate NG6 8BL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rufford Junior School
Hoewood Road , Bulwell NG6 8LF
- not rated 761 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ
- not rated 808 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Ragdale Road , Bulwell NG6 8GQ
3out of 4 808 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alderman Derbyshire Comprehensive School
Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ
- not rated 598 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bulwell Academy
Hucknall Lane , NG6 8AQ
2out of 4 639 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The River Leen School
Hucknall Lane , Bulwell NG6 8AQ
- not rated 672 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bulwell Academy
Squires Avenue , NG6 8HG
- not rated 711 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Top Valley School & Engineering College
Top Valley Drive , Top Valley NG5 9AZ
- not rated 1,308 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
High Pavement Sixth Form College
Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT
- not rated 2,821 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Basford Hall College
Stockhill Lane , NG6 0NB
- not rated 3,279 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bestwood Village School
School Walk , Bestwood Village NG6 8UU
- not rated 1,789 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Green Crescent School
Green Academy , Queensberry Street NG6 0DG
- not rated 3,243 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Beckhampton Centre
Edwards Lane , Bestwood NG5 5SL
- not rated 3,270 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.