The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mrs Linda Joseph (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cavendish Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPorter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 936m away
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Westbourne School
Independent · 1.4km away
Chrysalis Therapeutic Educational Centre
Independent · 1.5km away
The Sheffield College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Brantwood Garden School
Independent · 1.5km away
Seven Hills School
Special school · 1.6km away
Lowfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School currently has 201 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School is in Sheffield, S3 7RZ, in the Sheffield 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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