Springfield Primary School, Chelmsford
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 making every child feel included and valued as part of the 'Springfield family'. The school has outstanding systems for identifying when pupils need extra help and provides skilled, tailored support whether for additional needs, English as an additional language, or disadvantaged pupils. Teachers receive excellent professional development which helps them teach clearly and adapt lessons so all pupils can confidently tackle their learning.
Key Strengths
- Excellent identification and support of pupils with additional needs or challenges, with swift action and close partnership with parents and external agencies
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, are supported to succeed
- High-quality professional development for staff, building their expertise and confidence
- Effective behaviour management with consistent routines, rare bullying and serious misbehaviour
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge from early years, with particular strength in developing speaking skills and vocabulary
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, are missing too much school time which impacts their learning and outcomes
- Writing standards have been lower than reading, though leaders are taking action to improve this
- In a few subjects, tasks do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to practise writing skills
- Some pupils' attendance remains a concern despite efforts to support families
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
Shakespearean play performances, bands, choir
Springfield Primary School is a friendly, inclusive school where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders are ambitious for pupils to achieve well and have established strong systems to identify and support additional needs from the start.
At a Glance
28.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 67%. Maths has declined from 75% to 70%. Writing has improved from 61% to 65%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
27.2
KS2
15
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
409 pupils
420 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chelmsford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chelmsford
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.33299%
Overall absence
21.17347%
Persistent absence
392
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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