How many pupils does Springfield Primary School have?

Springfield Primary School has 406 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Springfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Springfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).

How does Springfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Springfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Springfield Primary School?

Springfield Primary School is located at Forsythia Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW.

Springfield Primary School

Forsythia Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW

Good

Inspected 9 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

406

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School is a community school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 406 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 406 / 420 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.9%

Free school meals

25.9%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

24.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

21.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

22.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

25.72

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

£46,406

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,054 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,116

Spend per pupil

£6,530

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Forsythia Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW
Phone: 01245461077
Headteacher: Jacquelyn Pick
Website: www.springfield-pri.essex.sch.uk

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Springfield Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Chelmsford

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Chelmsford will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Springfield Primary School?: Springfield Primary School is a community school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Springfield Primary School have?: Springfield Primary School has 406 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Springfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Springfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).
How does Springfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Springfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Springfield Primary School?: Springfield Primary School is located at Forsythia Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number134065