Springfield School

URN: 111507 • Crewe CW1 5HS

Overview

Name
Springfield School
URN
111507
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Hodgkison (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01270691900
Website
Visit
Address
Crewe Green Road, Crewe CW1 5HS

Summary

Springfield School is a community special school located in Crewe, Cheshire East, catering to 262 pupils aged 4 to 19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school operates across two sites in Crewe and Wilmslow and is committed to fostering supportive relationships that enhance students' self-confidence and personal growth.

The curriculum at Springfield is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering four distinct pathways that guide pupils from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 4 and beyond. These pathways ensure that each child receives an appropriate educational experience, focusing on both academic and life skills to prepare them for greater independence and community engagement.

The school prioritises pupil well-being and safety, providing a secure environment where students are taught essential skills for navigating the online world and building healthy relationships. Springfield School aims to empower each student to achieve their potential and transition successfully into adulthood, with a strong emphasis on preparing them for future employment and community involvement.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
156
Pupils
262
Boys
187
Girls
75
FSM %
28.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-02-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 262 187 75 156 28.60
2024-09-11 214 151 63 156 32.50
2023-09-11 198 145 53 156 34.10
2022-09-11 198 145 53 156 34.10
2021-09-11 179 128 51 156 31.40
2020-09-11 173 126 47 156 26.50

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