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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,118
Capacity
1,135
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.8, placing it in the top 80% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively high at 76%, indicating a supportive community. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 42% UK |
Parent View (136 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School has high expectations
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
My child is happy
80%
Progress is communicated
79%
My child feels safe
79%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School keeps me informed
74%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other2.7%
Black African2.6%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.84290, -1.04735 · PO6 1QY
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN144192
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.springfield.uk.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Springfield School rated by Ofsted?
Springfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Springfield School a good school?
Springfield School scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Springfield School?
Based on 136 Ofsted Parent View responses, Springfield School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Springfield School in GCSEs?
Springfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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