Springfield Academy, Nottingham

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~377m)Possible (~539m)Unlikely (~701m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jacqueline Hill
Pupils:212 / 220 capacity
LA:Nottingham
Phone:01159155769
Address:Lawton Drive, Bulwell Hall Estate, Nottingham, NG6 8BL
Trust:TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 June 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:144396
UKPRN:10063416
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Nottingham North and Kimberley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Springfield Academy is a caring school where every child feels valued and part of the community. The school does exceptionally well at supporting children with additional needs and those facing disadvantage, helping them achieve very well. Early years provision is outstanding, giving the youngest children the best possible start to their learning.

Key Strengths

  • Early years provision is excellent with children developing strong foundational skills through well-planned activities and high-quality interactions
  • Inclusive approach where all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, achieve very well
  • Strong behaviour and attendance, with pupils behaving well and most attending school regularly
  • Effective support systems for pupils and families, including free breakfast sessions and 'Empower Hour'
  • Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that builds on prior learning

Areas for Improvement

  • Some pupils are not receiving targeted support to improve their spelling
  • In some lessons, activities do not help pupils embed their learning effectively
  • Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and different faiths and cultures could be stronger

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Music clubs, sports coaching, trips, residential activities, Reading Ambassadors programme, free hot meal provision through Empower Hour

Springfield Academy is a strong school where pupils are valued and feel part of a nurturing community. Leaders have made significant improvements, particularly in early years provision and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.

At a Glance

62.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths+5ppWriting+8pp

Reading has remained stable at around 62%. Maths has improved from 64% to 69%. Writing has improved from 64% to 72%.

Class Sizes

26.7

Avg class size

29.7

Infant (KS1)

28.0

KS2

6

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Moor Bridge Tram Stop (NET36)
433m · 7 min walk
Bulwell Forest Tram Stop (West Entrance)
666m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Ventura Drive (Stop BU25)
134m · 2 min walk
Lawton Drive (Stop BU26)
156m · 3 min walk
Morrisons (Stop BU31)
298m · 5 min walk
Bulwell Morrisons (Stop BU24)
334m · 5 min walk
Morrisons Car Park (Stop BU83)
363m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

96%

Near capacity

212 pupils

220 capacity

8 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham

Medium pressure
New homes approved:17,146
Projected new pupils:4,287

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham

Admissions Demand - Nottingham

Low demand1.00x oversubscription

Places available

3,024

Applications

3,023

Got 1st preference

95.2%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Nottingham (2025/26)

Inspection History(13)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.87015%

Overall absence

21.92513%

Persistent absence

187

Enrolments

Authorised3.95951%
Unauthorised2.91064%
Persistent (10%+)21.92513%
Severe (50%+)2.6738%

Absence trend

4.93811%
18/19
5.30608%
20/21
6.56959%
21/22
7.98633%
22/23
7.48999%
23/24
6.87015%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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