Springwood Primary Academy, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Springwood is a caring school that truly supports every child's individual needs. Reading is taught exceptionally well with a consistent phonics approach, and pupils with additional needs make good progress through carefully adapted learning. The school offers a rich range of experiences including residential trips, clubs, and sporting events that help children develop confidence and leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who make good progress through well-adapted learning
- Strong teaching of reading with consistent phonics delivery and pupils who enjoy reading
- Well-planned personal development programme linked to curriculum subjects
- Inclusive, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported
- Wide range of enrichment activities including clubs, trips, and sporting opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum still in early stages of development - pupils need more opportunities to practise and embed writing skills across subjects
- Pupils do not have sufficient understanding of different faiths and types of families to fully prepare them for modern Britain
- Some aspects of personal development teaching could be strengthened to deepen understanding of diversity topics
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, trips to science museum and farm, residential visits for Years 2 and 5, school council, eco team, physical education clubs, competitive sporting events, football lessons and clubs with local football team
Springwood Junior Academy is an inclusive and nurturing school where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well. The school has recently implemented curriculum changes adapted to its context, with particularly strong provision in early reading and physical education.
At a Glance
29.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 37%. Maths has declined from 75% to 53%. Writing has declined from 75% to 53%.
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
238 pupils
210 capacity
28 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Rotherham
Places available
3,646
Applications
2,598
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Rotherham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.36189%
Overall absence
11.37725%
Persistent absence
167
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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