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
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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.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
339
Pupils
341
Boys
173
Girls
168
FSM %
16.10
Open date
Close date
2018-12-31
Last Ofsted
2014-10-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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