The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 678
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs A J Chard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Springfield Road, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 7XS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Forest Park Preparatory School
Independent · 628m away
Sale Grammar School
Secondary · 743m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 790m away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Templemoor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brooklands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorlands Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School currently has 678 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springfield Primary School take?
Springfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School is in Sale, M33 7XS, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Springfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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