Springfield Primary School, Sale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Springfield Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child thrives. Pupils achieve impressive results in reading, writing and maths while developing strong character - they are kind, respectful and well-behaved. The school goes beyond academics, offering extensive enrichment activities including a choir that performs nationally, trips and clubs, ensuring no child misses out.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national averages in key stage 2 tests and phonics screening
- Attendance is well above national average with very low persistent absence
- Behaviour is extremely positive with pupils being polite, respectful and cooperative
- Mathematics teaching is particularly strong, helping pupils develop deep understanding of number
- Extensive enrichment programme including clubs, trips, residential experiences and a choir that performs at regional and national events
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
School choir (performs at regional and national events), clubs, trips, residential experiences, ambassador roles, librarian roles
Springfield Primary School is a strong primary school where pupils achieve well above national averages and benefit from an ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour, and strong leadership. The school creates an inclusive, warm environment where all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs, thrive and are fully valued.
At a Glance
9.7%
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 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
22
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
680 pupils
682 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sale
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sale
Admissions Demand - Trafford
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,467
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Trafford (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.87387%
Overall absence
4.93601%
Persistent absence
547
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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