Springfield School, Leek
Springfield School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leek, part of Manor Hall Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Springfield School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Springfield School are The Meadows School (0.1 miles, Good); Hopedale School (2.5 miles, Outstanding); Horton Lodge Community Special School (3.1 miles, Good); and Cicely Haughton School (4.3 miles, Outstanding).
The Meadows SchoolHopedale SchoolHorton Lodge Community Special SchoolCicely Haughton School
The trust
Springfield School is one of 16 schools run by Manor Hall Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
28.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% 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 (73 of 73 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Springfield School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Cheddleton (Churnet Valley Railway), about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springfield Close (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 156 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Springfield School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
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 Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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
112%
Over capacity
73 pupils
65 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leek
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leek
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
73
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Springfield School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
73
Total Pupils
58
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
9.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,775
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
70
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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 was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.
What is the catchment area for Springfield School?
No fixed boundary. When Springfield School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Springfield School?
Springfield School has around 73 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Springfield School have specialist SEN provision?
Springfield School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Springfield School?
6% of sessions were missed at Springfield School in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Springfield School?
Apply through Staffordshire'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 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Springfield School?
Springfield School is at Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)