Springfield Junior School
Ipswich, IP1 4DT · Suffolk · primary school
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191st of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,325 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a squash club and attend a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Springfield Junior School
Overview
Springfield Junior School is described as a "happy school at the heart of its community" with a "warm welcoming ethos." The report states that pupils "typically rise to this ambition and achieve well across the curriculum," supported by clear systems established by the new leadership team.
Strengths
- Pupils feel "safe and happy," knowing they can share worries with staff and receive "bespoke support" when needed.
- Reading is a priority; trained staff deliver phonics effectively, helping pupils become "fluent, confident readers" who access "diverse texts."
- The curriculum is "typically delivered well," with teachers revisiting previous learning and checking understanding through questioning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well from their different starting points" through adapted learning.
- Behaviour is managed "clearly and consistently," with positive relationships and school values guiding pupils to make "right choices."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "core knowledge pupils are intended to learn is not precisely identified," meaning pupils do not always confidently recall important content.
- Curriculum implementation sometimes means pupils’ learning is "not moved on as quickly as it could be," limiting opportunities to extend learning.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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