Springfield Primary School
Reading, RG31 5NJ · West Berkshire · primary school
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16th of 54 primary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 67 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 the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Super Early Birds Club, Choir, and participate in swimming. Music includes recorder, glockenspiel, ukulele, samba drums, steel pans, and a West End show. Trips visit Oakwood Centre, Rushall Farm, and Rhos–y-Gwaliau. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 332. 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 new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Springfield Primary School
Overview
Springfield Primary School is described as a "friendly and inclusive" institution where pupils "achieve well across the curriculum" and are "well prepared for their next steps." The report highlights an "open culture" of safeguarding and praises the school’s "extremely effective" leadership in promoting high attendance and excellent behaviour.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils behaving "incredibly well" and showing "high levels of respect."
- Leaders’ actions to promote attendance are "extremely effective," resulting in "high levels of attendance" and low persistent absenteeism.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils, "achieve well" and accumulate key knowledge in English and mathematics.
- The school fosters a "happy and motivated staff" and maintains strong, positive relationships with parents and the local community.
- Early years provision is "appropriate," helping children settle quickly and develop essential social skills and early literacy.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should establish "clear criteria to measure the impact of their actions on pupils' achievement and wellbeing."
- Teachers should use ongoing assessment consistently to ensure activities help all pupils "build on what they already know and remember."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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