Springfield Primary School
Springfield Primary School, West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springfield Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. It ranks 25th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2013, report published 23 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils at Springfield Primary are proud of their school. They are happy and feel safe here. Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They want pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive and enjoy their education. Pupils are keen to do well and work hard. A typical pupil comment about the school was: 'It's incredible!' Staff expect pupils to behave well. Pupils' conduct around the school and in lessons is calm and orderly. If low-level disruption does occur, it is dealt with quickly and does not impact the learning of others. Pupils are respectful and polite to each other and all adults. Pupils said that they feel safe and know that there are adults they can talk to if they have any worries. They trust adults to deal with any issues they may have if they arise. Pupils benefit from the many wider opportunities and experiences that leaders provide. Pupils can be a school councillor or a prefect. 'I-vengers' support younger pupils with online safety. Pupils also attend a range of extra-curricular clubs and enjoy going on educational outings, which enrich what they have been taught in class.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leadership is at a relatively early stage. A small number of subject leaders are not yet taking responsibility for the implementation and impact of their curriculum. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders gain the necessary knowledge and understanding to measure the implementation and impact of the curriculum effectively, therefore ensuring that all pupils achieve well.
- Levels of absence and persistent absence remain too high for a minority of pupils. Some pupils miss too much learning and do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should fully implement and embed their policies and procedures in order to improve attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
324 pupils on roll, with places for 344
Schools near Springfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Tree Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Borrow Wood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Meadow Farm Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Blackwell
- Phone
- 01332673846
- Address
- Springfield Primary School, West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7AB
- Local authority
- Derby
- URN
- 146839
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.