The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,118
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 28.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- THE DE CURCI TRUST
- Head
- Ms S F Spivey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Futcher School
Special school · 663m away
Solent Junior School
Primary · 706m away
Court Lane Infant Academy
Primary · 860m away
Court Lane Junior Academy
Primary · 860m away
Solent Infant School
Primary · 867m away
Redwood Park School
Special school · 962m away
Redwood Park Academy
Academy · 962m away
City of Portsmouth College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Springfield School a selective school?
No. Springfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Springfield School?
Springfield School currently has 1,118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springfield School take?
Springfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Springfield School?
Springfield School is in Portsmouth, PO6 1QY, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springfield School have a sixth form?
No, Springfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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