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Springfield School

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Springfield School

Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1QY

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.0%
Basics 9-5
37.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.746.4
2023/2443.746.4
2024/2539.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.490.00
2023/24-0.050.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
53.5%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
15.5%
EBacc 9-4
24.9%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Redwood Park Academy
0.96 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Outstanding
City of Portsmouth College
1.03 km away · Further education
The Wymering School
1.95 km away · Free schools special
Purbrook Park School
2 km away · Foundation school
Good
Trafalgar School
2.15 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Springfield School

Springfield School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 136 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 1,118 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Central Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1QY | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Springfield School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Mar 2013 — Good (predecessor: Springfield School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Springfield School

What is Springfield School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Springfield School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 136 responses): 76% of parents would recommend Springfield School.
What are Springfield School's latest exam results?
Springfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Springfield School located?
Springfield School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 1QY).
How many pupils attend Springfield School?
Springfield School has around 1,118 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Springfield School with other schools?
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