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Springfield Academy
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.3 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
237
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 79% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out in the top 15% nationally for student achievement. However, it is worth noting that no students reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school demonstrates solid performance and a commitment to quality education.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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54.54064, -1.52778 · DL1 2AN
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138088
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.educationvillage.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Springfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Springfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Springfield Academy a good school?
Springfield Academy scores 61.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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