Springfield Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "in a safe and supportive community, we celebrate our diversity and reach for success in all we do'."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Springfield is a good school where the learning and achievement of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do. Everyone at Springfield is proud of the wide range of backgrounds and cultures from which our families come. We support all children, celebrating their individuality."

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Springfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (64% in reading, 64% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Springfield Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Springfield Primary School are Netherthorpe Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 73% reading, 73% maths); Broomhill Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); and Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths).

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

37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 87.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (41%), Black (37%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 47 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 tram or metro stop is West Street to Middlewood/Malin Br, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fitzwilliam Street/Wellington Street (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1303 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Springfield Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Springfield Primary School are UTC Sheffield City Centre (0.5 miles), King Edward VII School (0.6 miles), All Saints' Catholic High School (1 mile) and Astrea Academy Sheffield (1.2 miles).