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Springfield Primary School
Forsythia Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.8 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach a higher standard, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with a community score that reflects it performs better than 21% of schools.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
Black African9.1%
Asian Indian8.9%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.75358, 0.49536 · CM1 6XW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN134065
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Springfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Springfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is Springfield Primary School a good school?
Springfield Primary School scores 20.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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