Springfield Infant School and Nursery, based in Ipswich, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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 296 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.6% boys and 54.4% girls. Around 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.3%. other white pupils make up about 18.6%
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.
| Address: | 11 Wesley Way, Ipswich, IP1 4PP |
| Website: | https://www.springinf.omat.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01473741305 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gail Phillips |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144213 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 296 |
| Number of Boys: | 135 |
| Number of Girls: | 161 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.30% | 137 |
| Other White | 18.60% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 25 |
| African | 7.40% | 22 |
| Indian | 4.70% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.40% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,102 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 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | - not rated | 179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Sports College Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurleston High School Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge School 23-25 waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Taylor House , 160 Norwich Road IP1 2PT | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit London Road , IP1 2HE | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.