Springfield School, Portsmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Springfield School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where pupils feel valued and supported. Teachers explain content clearly and the school quickly identifies pupils who need extra help, particularly in reading. Most importantly, pupils leave well-prepared for their next steps in education or employment, with real opportunities to develop leadership skills and have their voices heard.
Key Strengths
- Careful, ambitious curriculum with broad range of subjects that engages pupils
- High-quality pastoral care and strong relationships between staff and families
- Reading is a priority with swift identification and targeted support for pupils who need help
- Pupils develop leadership skills through school council and community involvement
- Well-prepared pupils who access their chosen pathways after leaving school
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching activities sometimes don't match where pupils are in their learning, causing distraction and wasted learning time
- Low-level disruption in lessons is not consistently addressed, disrupting other pupils' learning
- Some disadvantaged pupils have poor attendance and are missing valuable learning opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems in place and staff who help pupils feel safe and able to report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, Portsmouth Youth Cabinet, clubs, visits, extra-curricular activities, peer leadership roles
Springfield School is an inclusive secondary school where leaders strive to ensure every pupil feels valued and well supported. The school has maintained its Good rating across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
31.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
136 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
46
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,133 pupils
1,135 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Portsmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Portsmouth
Admissions Demand - Portsmouth
Places available
2,152
Applications
2,185
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
Secondary admissions across Portsmouth (2025/26)
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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
9.6863%
Overall absence
24.45605%
Persistent absence
1,149
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Springfield School
Solent Junior School
Court Lane Junior Academy
Court Lane Infant Academy
Solent Infant School
Highbury Primary School
Portsdown Primary School
Morelands Primary School
Medina Primary School
Gatcombe Park Primary School
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
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