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Springfield Academy
Lawton Drive, Bulwell Hall Estate, Bulwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8BL, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
220
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of September 2021, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 19% of schools, suggesting there may be room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 September 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.6%
Black African11.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.8%
Asian Indian5.0%
White Other3.7%
Other3.2%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Caribbean1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Location
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53.01205, -1.19214 · NG6 8BL
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN144396
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.springfieldacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Springfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Springfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2021.
Is Springfield Academy a good school?
Springfield Academy scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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