Springwood Primary Academy, based in Sheffield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. 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.
Springwood Primary Academy currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 31.0% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Aughton Lane, Sheffield, S26 2AL |
| Website: | www.springwoodacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01142872597 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Principal Rebecca Malton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142139 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 239 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 112 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.20% | 206 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 3 |
| African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Early Years Centre Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Primary Academy Aughton Lane , Aston S26 2AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Springwood Primary School Aughton Lane , Aston S26 2AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL | - not rated | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Primary School Turnshaw Avenue , Aughton S26 3XQ | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Comprehensive School Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Academy Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.