Springfield Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 11 Wesley Way Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4PP |
| Reference Number | 144213 |
Springfield Infant School and Nursery is performing well overall, with a strong focus on achieving a positive learning environment for its pupils. The school has demonstrated effective leadership and a commitment to safeguarding, ensuring that pupils feel safe and supported. While pupils generally achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, and are well-prepared for their next educational stages, there are ongoing efforts to address writing standards across all subjects and knowledge retention in the wider curriculum, especially for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school is focused on continuous improvement and has supportive leadership that is responsive to the needs of its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 296 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.61%
Girls: 54.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 43 | 87 |
| 2 | 46 | 42 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.3% |
| White, Other | 18.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.4% |
| African | 7.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 21 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Springfield Infant School and Nursery | |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2005 | Full inspection |
| 09 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding culture ensuring pupils feel safe
- Broad and well-structured curriculum in place
- Strong emphasis on developing pupils' reading and mathematics skills
- Positive behaviour management and supportive learning environment
- Strong leadership demonstrating ambition for all pupils
- Timely interventions to support pupils' learning needs
- Approach to personal development promotes outdoor learning and teamwork
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of writing knowledge across subjects
- Need for more robust checks on pupils' knowledge retention in the wider curriculum
- Precision in adaptations for pupils with the highest needs requires improvement
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Springfield Junior School
Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4DT |
0.1 miles |
|
Handford Hall Primary School
57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ |
0.44 miles |
|
Highfield Nursery School
Chesterfield Drive, Ipswich, IP1 6DW |
0.63 miles |
|
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
0.71 miles |
|
Ranelagh Primary School
Pauls Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0AN |
0.76 miles |
|
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF |
0.87 miles |
|
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX |
0.88 miles |
|
Dale Hall Community Primary School
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4LX |
0.92 miles |
|
The Beeches Community Primary School
Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ET |
0.99 miles |
|
Castle Hill Infant School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
1.07 miles |
|
Castle Hill Junior School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
1.07 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT |
1.32 miles |
|
The Oaks Primary School
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR |
1.36 miles |
|
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HN |
1.36 miles |
|
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BB |
1.38 miles |
|
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4AH |
1.58 miles |
|
St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT |
1.6 miles |
|
Hillside Primary School
Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU |
1.64 miles |
|
Halifax Primary School
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY |
1.76 miles |
|
The Willows Primary School
Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER |
1.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
0.64 miles |
|
Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
0.89 miles |
|
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
1.07 miles |
|
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
1.31 miles |
|
Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
1.45 miles |
|
Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
1.51 miles |
|
Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
1.54 miles |
|
St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
1.59 miles |
|
Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
1.67 miles |
|
Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
1.76 miles |
|
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
1.81 miles |
|
One Sixth Form College
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU |
1.93 miles |
|
Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.15 miles |
|
The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND |
2.17 miles |
|
Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
2.31 miles |
|
Claydon High School
Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EG |
2.81 miles |
|
Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
2.82 miles |
|
St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
2.94 miles |
|
Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
3.33 miles |
|
Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
3.47 miles |