Springfield Junior School
URN: 124657 • Ipswich IP1 4DT
Overview
- Name
- Springfield Junior School
- URN
- 124657
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Lynch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kitchener Road, Ipswich IP1 4DT
Summary
Springfield Junior School is a community primary school located in the heart of Ipswich, catering to children aged 7 to 11. With a capacity of 339 pupils, the school currently has 341 enrolled students. The school prides itself on creating a friendly and inclusive environment, where children are encouraged to develop into responsible and active members of their community.
The curriculum at Springfield Junior School is designed to be aspirational and engaging, focusing on creativity and pupil voice. The school promotes a range of learning behaviours encapsulated in the acronym SPRING: Self-awareness, Perseverance, Reflection, Independence, Not afraid to take risks, and Group Champion. This approach aims to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential life skills.
In addition to academic support, Springfield Junior School offers various programmes to promote well-being, including the Thrive programme and tailored interventions for students needing extra assistance. The school values strong partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring that the needs of each child are met within a nurturing and supportive community.
The curriculum at Springfield Junior School is designed to be aspirational and engaging, focusing on creativity and pupil voice. The school promotes a range of learning behaviours encapsulated in the acronym SPRING: Self-awareness, Perseverance, Reflection, Independence, Not afraid to take risks, and Group Champion. This approach aims to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential life skills.
In addition to academic support, Springfield Junior School offers various programmes to promote well-being, including the Thrive programme and tailored interventions for students needing extra assistance. The school values strong partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring that the needs of each child are met within a nurturing and supportive community.
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| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 341 | 173 | 168 | 339 | 16.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 341 | 173 | 168 | 339 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 341 | 173 | 168 | 339 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 341 | 173 | 168 | 339 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 341 | 173 | 168 | 339 | 16.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 341 | 173 | 168 | 339 | 16.10 |
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