Springfield School is a not applicable school in Crewe, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Springfield School currently has around 262 pupils on roll, which is about 168% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.4% boys and 28.6% girls. Around 28.6% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Crewe Green Road, Crewe, CW1 5HS |
| Website: | http://www.springfield.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01270691900 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Hodgkison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111507 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 156 |
| Number of Pupils: | 262 |
| Number of Boys: | 187 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.60% | 219 |
| Other White | 6.90% | 18 |
| African | 1.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA | - not rated | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , Hungerford Road CW1 5HA | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School School Crescent , Hungerford Road CW1 5HA | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslington Primary Academy Crewe Road , Haslington CW1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Stanier School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppenhall High School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities 14 Mallard Court , Mallard Way CW1 6ZQ | - not rated | 715 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.