The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
22% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 29.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Jacquelyn Pick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Forsythia Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 367m away
The Boswells School
Secondary · 574m away
Perryfields Infant School
Primary · 695m away
Perryfields Junior School
Primary · 739m away
The Beaulieu Park School
All-through · 765m away
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 803m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 1.3km away
New Hall School
Independent · 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 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School currently has 406 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 Chelmsford, CM1 6XW, in the Essex 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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