Springwood Primary Academy
Sheffield, S26 2AL · Rotherham · primary school
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82nd of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 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 — 0.3/10 against 2,414 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springwood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Bikeability, swimming sessions, Sports Day, Rotherham School Games, and ACET competitions, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the after-school club and sports activities scheduled to fit around the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Springwood Primary Academy
Overview
Springwood Junior Academy is described as an “inclusive and nurturing school” where pupils “enjoy coming” and feel safe. The report highlights that staff are “kind and patient,” fostering positive relationships with families and the local community. Pupils achieve well, with most being “ready for the next stage of their education” upon leaving Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make “good progress” due to well-adapted learning.
- Early years provision is strong, with a refined curriculum ensuring pupils “develop well” and learn to read through a “bespoke phonics scheme.”
- Staff effectively check pupil understanding, ensuring that in most subjects, pupils “can remember what they have learned.”
- A “well-planned personal development programme” enhances learning through visitors, events, and a strong physical education curriculum.
- Leaders and governors share a “clear vision” and care deeply about pupils, creating a “close-knit” staff team.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to implement changes to the writing curriculum to ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to “learn and embed their writing and transcription skills.”
- The curriculum needs to develop pupils’ understanding of “different faiths or different types of families” more effectively to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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