Springfield School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
1075
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
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SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(02/10/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
51%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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Central Road
Drayton
Portsmouth
PO6 1QY
02392379119

School Description

Pupils are happy and safe at this school. They behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils are nearly always kind and respectful towards each other and their teachers. They know that their teachers expect them to try their best, behave well and wear their uniform smartly. Pupils work hard in lessons and persevere with difficult work. Teachers ask them to think hard and answer difficult questions. Pupils achieve well at the school. From the start of Year 7, pupils are taught about different careers and routes through education. This helps them make the best subject choices. Teachers help pupils become confident young adults who can express ideas and opinions thoughtfully. As a result, pupils are very well prepared for their next steps when they leave. Pupils say that they would recommend the school to friends and family. Teachers are approachable and make time to help individuals. The rare instances of bullying are dealt with quickly by teachers. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy the wide range of activities and clubs on offer. One pupil told us, ‘This school gives you everything you need to do really well.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders are determined to provide a high-quality education for all pupils, regardless of their ability or circumstances. Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development and well-being. For example, health education is strongly promoted and prepares pupils for adult life. Leaders support staff effectively by providing useful training and, wherever possible, reducing workload. Staff morale is high at this inclusive school. Pupils study a good range of subjects, which gives them a firm academic grounding. Careers advice and education for all pupils are strong. This ambitious curriculum combines with strong careers advice for all pupils. Nearly all pupils transfer successfully to further education or training. Leaders are making sure that all pupils study geography and history in Year 9. Leaders have well-developed plans to improve facilities so more pupils can study technology at GCSE. Leaders’ consultations with local employers have led to the planned new GCSE in engineering. This innovative approach is characteristic of the thoughtful leadership of the school. Teachers work together to plan interesting lessons that challenge and encourage pupils. Teachers make sure pupils secure their knowledge and understanding of a topic before they tackle more difficult work. In most subjects, this works well. For example, Year 10 pupils build effectively on the writing skills they have learned. This enriches their creative writing. Leaders give teachers advice on how to adapt their teaching so all pupils can achieve their best. Overall, this works well. A good example of this is in French. Pupils who find languages difficult have extra practice until they are confident to speak basic French. A few teachers do not yet support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) fully effectively. Leaders rightly provide training for them to make sure pupils with SEND achieve well. Leaders care passionately that disadvantaged pupils get every opportunity to succeed. A ‘teacher champion’ supports disadvantaged pupils to get the most out of school. This works very well, overall. However, leaders are aware that a small number of very vulnerable pupils do not achieve enough. They are taking the right action to address this. Most pupils behave well at the school and lessons are rarely disrupted by poor behaviour. However, there are a few pupils who do not behave well enough, despite leaders’ best efforts. Leaders and governors are aware that this rightly concerns some parents and pupils. Leaders are determined improve the behaviour of this small group of pupils.

Springfield School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>68, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>32, "strongly_agree"=>26, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>81, "no"=>19} UNLOCK Figures based on 132 responses up to 03-10-2019

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