Springwell Community College
Chesterfield, S43 3NQ · Derbyshire · secondary school
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39th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire 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 — 3.7/10 against 397 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 36.0 · 27 | 46% | 1.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.56 · 13 | 38% | 0.51 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.0 · 12 | 15% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springwell Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multi Gym, Just Dance, Chess, and KS3 Dance Clubs. Sports include basketball and netball. Arts and music options include keyboard practice, the Springwell String Ensemble, and the Springwell Vocal Group. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 836 pupils against a stated capacity of 850. 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 current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Springwell Community College
Overview
Springwell Community College has undergone "transformative change," resulting in a "calm and orderly" environment where pupils demonstrate values of "ambition, commitment and kindness." The school is judged Good across all key areas, with a significantly strengthened curriculum enabling pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to learn more successfully than in the past.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been "redesigned and significantly strengthened," giving pupils an "increasingly detailed understanding" of subjects.
- Behaviour is managed consistently with high expectations; pupils are "polite and well-mannered," and bullying "appears rare."
- Teachers are "well-trained and knowledgeable," using effective strategies like the ‘Springwell lesson’ to ensure pupils revisit important content.
- The school accurately identifies additional needs, ensuring pupils with SEND access the same curriculum and see improving outcomes.
- Leaders are "considerate of staff well-being and workload," underpinned by effective professional development and a college-wide coaching programme.
Areas to improve
- Assessment does not always accurately check pupils’ knowledge, leading to some moving on before they are ready or having gaps in learning.
- Too many pupils, particularly those with SEND, have high levels of absence, which restricts their progress and access to wider opportunities.
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 | 36.7 |
| 2024/25 | 37.9 |
| 2025/26 | 38.0 |
| 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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