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What is Springfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

Springfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Springfield Academy located?

Springfield Academy is located in Darlington, County Durham, North East, DL1 2AN.

What age range does Springfield Academy serve?

Springfield Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Springfield Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Springfield Academy

Springfield Academy is a primary academy in Darlington, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Springfield Academy has 57% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 127 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.5%, 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected57%Attendance93.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
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6.4

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Springfield Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 127 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Springfield Academy's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 57% looks modest against the national average, but among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it is in the upper half — it adds more value than its raw results suggest.

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Environment score: 52/100

Average surroundings

Air quality69/100

Transport access31/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Springfield Academy

At Springfield Academy, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

64% met the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths.

Attendance at Springfield Academy

Springfield Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Springfield Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Springfield Academy is 16.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Springfield Academy

Springfield Academy has 127 pupils on roll.

35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Springfield Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Springfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Springfield Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Springfield Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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