The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
18% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Monique Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDaubeney Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Daubeney Academy
Secondary · Very close
Camestone School
Primary · 577m away
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Primary · 993m away
Greys Education Centre
Academy · 1.1km away
Grange School
Special school · 1.2km away
Grange Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Robert Bruce Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springfield Primary School?
Springfield Primary School currently has 378 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 Bedford, MK42 7LJ, in the Bedford 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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