Springfield Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Worthing, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school 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 Infant School and Nursery currently has around 168 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 16.1% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sackville Road, Worthing, BN14 8BQ |
| Website: | www.springfieldschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01903219243 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Wycherley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125967 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 168 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 83 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.60% | 117 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 12 |
| Indian | 5.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 3 |
| African | 1.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education Trust Easting Close , BN14 8HQ | - not rated | 856 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.