Springfield Community Primary School
London, N16 6DH · Hackney · primary school
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15th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 1,615 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springfield Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in terms of daily teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Springfield Community Primary School
Overview
Springfield Community Primary School is described as a “nurturing and aspirational” environment where pupils thrive. The inspection found that the school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” designed to engage its diverse community, with staff sharing their enthusiasm for learning. Pupils are characterised as eager learners who are “supportive and respectful of one another.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-thought-out and clearly sequenced,” with content broken into small steps to ensure pupils build knowledge over time.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and teach subject-specific vocabulary with “precision and skill,” enabling accurate application by pupils.
- Reading outcomes are “strong,” supported by a “well-embedded programme for teaching phonics” and carefully selected books.
- Pupils develop confidence in articulating opinions and learn the “conventions of discussion and debate.”
- The school makes “excellent use of the outdoor facilities,” including a ‘forest’ for exploring the natural world.
Areas to improve
- “Persistent absence is an ongoing concern,” though leaders have a clear strategy in place to support families and improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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