Springfield School

Springfield School continues to maintain the high standards set during its previous inspection, showcasing effective educational practices. The enthusiastic and caring staff create a welcoming environment where pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are able to thrive both academically and personally. The school has implemented a well-designed and ambitious curriculum that supports pupils' growth and prepares them for their future endeavors. High-quality professional development for staff ensures continuous improvement and adaptation to meet pupils' needs.

Strengths

• Exceptional relationships between staff and pupils.
• Highly effective and ambitious curriculum design.
• Strong emphasis on communication and language skills.
• High-quality professional development opportunities for staff.
• Pupils experience exceptional opportunities for wider development.
• Effective systems for monitoring and encouraging attendance.
• Comprehensive careers education and guidance available.

In 2024–25 pupils at Springfield School attended 93.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Springfield School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Springfield School had 6.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.5% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Springfield School had 303 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Springfield School received £26,466 and spent £25,741 for each of its 303 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £782,000 (£2,581 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Springfield School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Springfield School is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2025.

When was Springfield School last inspected by Ofsted?

Springfield School was last inspected in February 2025.

How many pupils does Springfield School have?

Springfield School has 303 pupils on roll.

What age range does Springfield School cover?

Springfield School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Springfield School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Springfield School?

Springfield School is at Crewe Green Road, Cheshire East, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5HS.