Springfield Primary School
Derby, DE21 7AB · Derby · primary school
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11th of 59 primary schools in Derby we can score, 74 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 — 8.4/10 against 2,015 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance & Sensory Play, Games & Messy Makers, Construction, and Drawing Club. Sports include cricket, rounders, girls football, and netball, alongside DCFC Football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 344. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Springfield Primary School
Overview
Springfield Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud, happy, and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive and enjoy their education. The school provides a calm, orderly environment with effective pastoral support and a wide range of enriching extra-curricular opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respectful and polite behaviour, with low-level disruption dealt with quickly using a fair and consistent restorative approach.
- The new approach to early reading and phonics is implemented effectively, with staff checking knowledge regularly and providing matched books for pupils.
- Mathematics is taught with a logically sequenced curriculum, clear key vocabulary, and a progression of calculation methods that pupils find positive.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included, accurately identified for support, and benefit from adapted resources and expert pastoral care.
- Staff feel valued and supported by leaders who are considerate of workload, while governors provide appropriate challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders are not yet fully implementing guidance to measure curriculum impact, meaning knowledge in some subjects is not broken down explicitly for progressive learning.
- Levels of absence and persistent absence remain too high for a minority of pupils, causing them to miss learning and achieve less than they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training, keeping suitable records, and contacting outside agencies where necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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