Springfield Junior School
Swadlincote, DE11 0BU · Derbyshire · primary school
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211st of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 1.6/10 against 517 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 288. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place following the 2024 inspection? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Springfield Junior School
Overview
Springfield Junior School is described as a "friendly and caring school" where pupils are "proud to attend" and feel included. The report highlights significant improvements since the previous inspection, noting that the school has moved from "Requires improvement" to "Good" across all categories, driven by "relentless determination" from leaders and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "lovely manners" and "positive attitudes to learning," striving to earn rewards for their efforts.
- Reading is a high priority with "well embedded" phonics strategies; staff quickly identify and support those finding reading difficult.
- The school is "highly inclusive," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum with success.
- Pastoral support is "highly effective," with pupils trusting staff to help with worries, such as in ‘the enchanted forest’.
- Staff value the consideration leaders show for their "workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the "precise sequence of knowledge" is not clear, hindering pupils’ ability to build on prior learning.
- Teaching in some subjects is not "adapted well enough" to meet all pupils’ needs, affecting their confidence and success.
- Pupils’ knowledge of different faiths and cultures is "fragile," leaving them less prepared for life in modern Britain.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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
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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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