Springfield Primary School
Chelmsford, CM1 6XW · Essex · primary school
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374th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,441 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). An Ofsted inspection took place in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join reading, rock band, chess, first aid, play leaders, and sports leaders clubs. Sports include hockey, basketball, tag-rugby, rounders, football, netball, cross country, and archery. Arts and music options cover recorder, choir, dance, and samba. Trips visit Call of the Wild Zoo, the Fire Station, Colchester Castle, the Essex Fire Museum, local areas, and churches. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
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What Ofsted said about Springfield Primary School
Overview
Springfield Primary School is described as a "friendly school" where pupils are "happy and feel safe." Leaders demonstrate a "strong standard" in inclusion and governance, ensuring effective support for all pupils, particularly those with additional needs. While most pupils achieve outcomes close to national expectations, the report highlights specific areas requiring attention regarding attendance and writing practice.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with "very effective processes" to identify needs and provide "swift" support.
- Leadership and governance are "strong," with leaders who "act decisively" to secure ongoing improvement and staff who feel "highly valued."
- Personal development is "strong," with pupils who are "kind, tolerant" and "very well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Pupils feel they belong to the "Springfield family" and benefit from a calm environment where bullying is "rare."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further strengthen their approaches to securing regular, punctual attendance for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged."
- Leaders should ensure staff provide pupils with "sufficient and appropriate opportunities to apply and develop their writing skills across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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