Springfield Primary Academy, Birmingham

In its own words: "At Springfield Primary Academy we have high expectations of all pupils. Our curriculum is designed to recognise the children's prior learning; create memorable learning experiences; build resilience and become creative, critical thinkers whilst providing opportunities to develop personal integrity and respect for all. Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We celebrate and welcome differences within our school community."

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Springfield Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 64% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Springfield Primary Academy as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Springfield Primary Academy are St John's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 58% reading, 65% maths); St Bernard's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 86% maths); English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 73% maths); and Al-Furqan Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Springfield Primary Academy.

Springfield Primary Academy is one of 65 schools run by Reach2 Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

55.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 84.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (71%), other ethnic groups (10%) and Black (8%).

In 2026, 57 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Hall Green Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Christophers Church (before), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Springfield Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Springfield Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Springfield Primary Academy are Moseley School and Sixth Form (0.3 miles), Yardleys School (0.8 miles) and Hall Green School (0.9 miles).