Springfield Academy, Nottingham
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 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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
212 pupils
220 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottingham
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)
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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
6.87015%
Overall absence
21.92513%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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