The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 63.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Emily Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Springfield Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edward's Catholic Academy
Primary · Very close
Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 370m away
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 370m away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 478m away
The Pingle School
Secondary · 612m away
The Pingle Academy
Secondary · 612m away
Eureka Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Granville Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springfield Junior School?
Springfield Junior School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springfield Junior School take?
Springfield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springfield Junior School?
Springfield Junior School is in Swadlincote, DE11 0BU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springfield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Springfield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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