SchoolScoresSpringfield Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE CHILDREN'S ENDEAVOUR TRUST
Kitchener Road, Ipswich, IP1 4DT
01473 741300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ipswich comparisons use the 36 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 29th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 27th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 29th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 23rd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ipswich figures pool parents at the Ipswich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
74 pupils in this year group.
49% — 10 points below the Suffolk average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.0% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Handford Hall Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehouse Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranelagh Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dale Hall Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pancras Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Ipswich 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Beeches Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Castle Hill Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Springfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Springfield Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Springfield Junior School?
86% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Springfield Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144329.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.