The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Austin (Chief Executive)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaumont Hill School
Special school · Very close
Haughton Academy
Secondary · Very close
Beaumont Hill Academy
Academy · Very close
Whinfield Primary School
Primary · 695m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Red Hall Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Gurney Pease Academy
Primary · 994m away
Northwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Springfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springfield Academy?
Springfield Academy currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springfield Academy take?
Springfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springfield Academy?
Springfield Academy is in Darlington, DL1 2AN, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Springfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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