Springfield Primary School
Sale, M33 7XS · Trafford · primary school
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11th of 55 primary schools in Trafford we can score, 63 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,060 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join SWAN Club and STAR Club, and participate in tennis, cricket, dodgeball, swimming, lacrosse, dance, cross country, and hockey. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 680 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Springfield Primary School
Overview
Springfield Primary School is described as a place where "pupils thrive in this warm and inclusive school." The report highlights that leaders have created an environment where every pupil feels "safe and valued," with "extremely positive" behaviour and high levels of engagement. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with results significantly above national averages, and are "extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with Key Stage 2 results in reading, writing, and mathematics "well above national averages."
- Attendance is "well above the national average," supported by leaders who "relentlessly focus" on removing barriers to regular attendance.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-designed, with "learning launchpads" helping pupils build on prior knowledge; mathematics is noted as a "particular strength."
- Staff provide "extensive and carefully targeted" support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "thrive alongside their peers."
- The school offers an "extensive and purposeful" enrichment programme, including clubs and residential visits, which broadens pupils' horizons and builds confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to review and refine their approaches across the school so that the improvements already secured are sustained as the school's context continues to change."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established 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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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