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Springfield Junior School
Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4DT, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
336
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving KS2 expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average at 49%. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 5% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
82%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.8%
White Other11.6%
Mixed Other5.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Black African4.5%
Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.06745, 1.13303 · IP1 4DT
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144329
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Springfield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Springfield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Springfield Junior School a good school?
Springfield Junior School scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Junior School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Springfield Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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