Springfield School, Crewe
Springfield School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Crewe. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Springfield School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Springfield School are Cornerstone-Crewe (0.2 miles); Safe Opportunities (0.4 miles); Adelaide School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); and Lavender Field School (1.5 miles, Good).
Cornerstone-CreweSafe OpportunitiesAdelaide SchoolLavender Field School
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Springfield School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (94%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 4% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Springfield School has an education, health and care plan (303 of 303 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Springfield School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crewe Rail Station, about 1150 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springfield School (outside), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Springfield School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 177 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Springfield School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Springfield School excels at making every child feel valued and cared for by enthusiastic staff who have deep understanding of each pupil's unique needs. The school provides an ambitious, carefully designed curriculum that prepares pupils for life beyond school through practical experiences like visiting shops and work placements. Parents consistently praise the school for being 'fantastic' with staff who 'go above and beyond' for children and families.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional relationships between staff and pupils, with staff who deeply care for children's wellbeing and development
- Highly ambitious and effective curriculum designed specifically for pupils with SEND, with expert teaching that adapts to individual needs
- Strong focus on communication and language skills development, preparing pupils for independence and work
- High-quality enrichment activities including sport, drama, cooking, music, and animal care
- Comprehensive careers education and work placements supporting pupils' future aspirations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place to protect all pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, drama, cooking, music, animal care, choir, fundraising, community engagement, work placements, careers events
Springfield School is a special school for pupils aged 4-19 with complex needs including severe learning difficulties, autism, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has maintained its outstanding standards since its previous inspection and continues to provide exceptional education and care.
At a Glance
39.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD, Vision, Other +7
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Springfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Springfield School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Springfield School is in Cheshire East; for families living there:
- Cheshire East's school travel policy: Compulsory school age travel policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 29 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
194%
Over capacity
303 pupils
156 places
147 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Crewe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crewe
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,404
Applications
4,072
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
303
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Springfield School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
303
Total Pupils
213
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
51
Teachers
5.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,079
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
225
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Springfield School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Springfield School
What are SATs results like at Springfield School?
Of the pupils at Springfield School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Springfield School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Springfield School?
No fixed boundary. When Springfield School is oversubscribed, Cheshire East allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Springfield School?
Springfield School has around 303 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Springfield School have specialist SEN provision?
Springfield School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Springfield School?
6.9% of sessions were missed at Springfield School in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Springfield School?
Apply through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming Springfield School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Springfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 29 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Springfield School?
Springfield School is at Crewe Green Road, Cheshire East, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)