Springfield Academy, Darlington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Springfield Academy excels at including all pupils and making sure vulnerable children and those with special educational needs thrive. Staff are highly knowledgeable about each child's needs and provide expert support tailored to help them progress. Families praise the school as a trusted partner that respects and knows their children well.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with swift access to external therapies and full inclusion in school life
- Strong focus on early reading and phonics, with Year 1 phonics screening results above the national average
- Calm, purposeful classrooms with clear routines where pupils behave well and bullying is rare
- Well-trained staff with expertise in meeting diverse pupil needs
- Strong leadership that puts pupils at the heart of every decision
Areas for Improvement
- Higher attainment standards are more variable - the school is working to help more pupils achieve at the higher standard
- Some tasks do not focus enough on developing pupils' deep knowledge and understanding, particularly in subjects like history
- Knowledge of other faiths is less thoroughly developed in the personal development programme
- Monitoring in a few subject areas is not as sharp as it could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports activities at playtime, eco-warriors programme, careers fair, visits to local colleges and universities, 200th anniversary Stockton-Darlington railway project
Springfield Academy is a school where inclusion is at the heart of all decision-making and leaders are determined that all pupils will secure important foundational knowledge. The school demonstrates strong practice in supporting vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
42.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 79%. Maths has improved from 61% to 79%. Writing has improved from 61% to 79%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
236 pupils
236 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Darlington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Darlington
Admissions Demand - Darlington
Places available
1,260
Applications
1,063
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Darlington (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.18537%
Overall absence
14.51613%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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