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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 156
Number of Pupils: 262
Number of Boys: 187
Number of Girls: 75

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.60%219
Other White6.90%18
African1.50%4
White and Asian1.10%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%3
Indian1.10%3
Unclassified1.10%3
White and Black Caribbean1.10%3
Other Mixed0.80%2
Other Asian0.80%2
White and Black African0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Well Below Average (-7.1)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.0)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.43
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
21%
Local authority average
25%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
31%
Local authority average
31%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
39.7
Local authority average
40.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.3
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.