Springfield School
Portsmouth, PO6 1QY · Portsmouth · secondary school
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4th of 11 secondary schools in Portsmouth we can score. 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 — 4.4/10 against 766 of them, against 3.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.6 · 31 | 46% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 38% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 15% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springfield School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Drama, Homework, Cricket, and Brilliant Clubs, plus the Council of Portsmouth Students and Girls' Network. Sports include rounders, cricket, football, tennis, and sprinting. Arts features a Kathakali Workshop, Open Mic, and Springfield Sings the 80s. Trips go to Belgium, France, Paris, Iceland, and Paultons Park. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,133 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,135. 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 to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is offered for the Progress 8 measure? How are the 2 remaining places allocated
What Ofsted said about Springfield School
Overview
Springfield School is described as an inclusive institution where leaders strive to ensure every pupil feels valued and receives high-quality pastoral care. Pupils are well prepared for adult life, feel safe, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning, with most achieving well and accessing their chosen pathways. The report highlights a carefully planned curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The school offers a "carefully planned and ambitious curriculum" with teachers using "secure subject knowledge" to explain content clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve well because their needs are met," supported by swift identification of additional requirements.
- Reading is a "high priority," with targeted support helping pupils to read with "increasing confidence and fluency."
- Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop leadership skills through the school council and the "Portsmouth Youth Cabinet."
- Leaders provide "high-quality professional development for staff" and are "considerate of staff workload."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that assessment is used to inform teaching choices, as some activities do not currently account for where pupils are in their learning.
- A consistent approach is needed to manage low-level disruption, which is not always addressed in line with school expectations.
- The school must continue to embed its attendance strategy to improve the regular attendance of some pupils, including the most disadvantaged.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.7 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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