Springfield Primary School, based in Rowley Regis, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation 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 Primary School currently has around 454 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 37.3% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.7%).
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: | Dudley Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8JY |
| Website: | www.springfield.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215591333 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Bhardwaj |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132140 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 470 |
| Number of Pupils: | 454 |
| Number of Boys: | 223 |
| Number of Girls: | 231 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.70% | 321 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.60% | 30 |
| African | 5.30% | 24 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant and Nursery School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Doulton Road , B65 8JW | - not rated | 166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hillcrest School and Community College Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Training Unit 14 Primrose Hill Trading Estate , Cradley Road DY2 9SA | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.