Springfield Primary Academy, Grimsby
Springfield Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Grimsby, part of The Enquire Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 34 schools in Grimsby with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North East Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Springfield Primary Academy in detail
Springfield Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Springfield Primary Academy we recognise and value everyone as an individual. We are a supportive, inclusive learning community, committed to challenging and supporting each person in order for them to reach their full potential."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Principal of Springfield Primary Academy - an Enquire Learning Trust school - I would like to welcome you to our school. Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and it is a privilege to start this journey with you."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Springfield Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 77% in North East Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Springfield Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Springfield Primary Academy as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Springfield Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Springfield Primary Academy are Fairfield Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); Scartho Gateway Academy (0.7 miles); Waltham Leas Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 70% maths); and Waltham Gateway Academy (1 mile).
Springfield Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Fairfield AcademyScartho Gateway AcademyWaltham Leas Primary AcademyWaltham Gateway Academy
The trust
Springfield Primary Academy is one of 32 schools run by The Enquire Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (6.3%) received SEN support and 3 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Amesbury Avenue (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 71 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North East Lincolnshire (211).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Springfield Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 78% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
32.3
KS2
12
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Springfield Primary Academy
Term dates
Springfield Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North East Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Springfield Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Springfield Primary Academy is in North East Lincolnshire; for families living there:
- North East Lincolnshire's school travel policy: Home-to-School Transport Policy 2027 -2028
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North East Lincolnshire is 19 (the median across 73 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Springfield Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
334 pupils
315 places
19 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Grimsby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Grimsby
Across North East Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,175
Applications
1,358
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across North East Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
7.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
368
Total Pupils
188
Boys
180
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
23.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,486
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1812k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
3.0%
Persistent absence
296
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Springfield Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Springfield Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Springfield Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Springfield Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is Springfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Springfield Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Springfield Primary Academy is oversubscribed, North East Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Springfield Primary Academy?
Springfield Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Springfield Primary Academy?
Classes at Springfield Primary Academy average 28 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Springfield Primary Academy?
Springfield Primary Academy has around 368 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Springfield Primary Academy?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Springfield Primary Academy in 2024/25. 3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Springfield Primary Academy?
Apply through North East Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Springfield Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Springfield Primary Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North East Lincolnshire is 19 (the median across 73 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Springfield Primary Academy?
Springfield Primary Academy is at Springwood Crescent, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)