The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Principal Rebecca Malton (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aughton Lane, Aston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 2AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 588m away
Aughton Primary Academy
Primary · 674m away
Aughton Early Years Centre
Nursery · 861m away
Aston Academy
Secondary · 907m away
Aston Lodge Primary School
Primary · 952m away
Swallownest Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Springwood Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springwood Primary Academy?
Springwood Primary Academy currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springwood Primary Academy take?
Springwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springwood Primary Academy?
Springwood Primary Academy is in Sheffield, S26 2AL, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Springwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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