There are 13 schools in Springfield (excluding independent schools), including 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Springfield has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Springfield under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Springfield
| Total Schools | 13 |
| Total Pupils | 5,791 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.75 |
| Median Free School Meals | 12% |
The median school in Springfield has 12% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 92nd lowest figure in Essex. This represents about 720 pupils, or approximately 1 in 8 of Springfield's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Springfield is 21.75 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 35th highest ratio in Essex, and the 807th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East of England region of the UK.
Primaries
12
17% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
2
50% Outstanding • 50% Good
Sixth Forms
1
100% Outstanding • 0% Good
Most of Springfield's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 9 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very high - about 25% and 25% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 25% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Springfield's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Farm Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 270 |
Good |
High |
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| Barnes Farm Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Broomfield Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 390 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
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| Meadgate Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 216 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| Perryfields Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Good |
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| Perryfields Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 270 |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Springfield Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 450 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| The Beaulieu Park School | 4–16 yrs | 1,320 |
Outstanding |
Good |
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| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Church of England/Roman Catholic | |
| The Tyrrells School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Trinity Road Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Most of Springfield's secondary schools have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and very low - about 50% and 0% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 50% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Springfield's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School | 4–16 yrs | 1,320 |
Outstanding |
Good |
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| The Boswells School | 11–18 yrs | 1,431 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Most of Springfield's sixth form schools have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Springfield's sixth form schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School | 4–16 yrs | 1,320 |
Outstanding |
Good |