Springmead Primary School
URN: 145409 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 2HB
Overview
- Name
- Springmead Primary School
- URN
- 145409
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Cayford (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01707331508
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillyfields, Welwyn Garden City AL7 2HB
Summary
Springmead Primary School, located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 263 pupils, serving a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where the core values of care, respect, and self-control guide all interactions and learning experiences. The Headteacher, Karen Cayford, emphasizes the importance of a nurturing atmosphere that encourages children to take risks and develop essential life skills.
The curriculum at Springmead is designed to be innovative and responsive to the needs of the students, ensuring that learning is both purposeful and engaging. A wide range of enrichment activities complements the academic programme, promoting a well-rounded education that encourages creativity, teamwork, and independence. The school aims to instill confidence in its pupils, equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in future endeavours.
Springmead Primary School actively involves parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage with staff and participate in school activities, reinforcing the sense of community and shared responsibility for each child's success.
The curriculum at Springmead is designed to be innovative and responsive to the needs of the students, ensuring that learning is both purposeful and engaging. A wide range of enrichment activities complements the academic programme, promoting a well-rounded education that encourages creativity, teamwork, and independence. The school aims to instill confidence in its pupils, equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in future endeavours.
Springmead Primary School actively involves parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage with staff and participate in school activities, reinforcing the sense of community and shared responsibility for each child's success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Applecroft School (70.2)
- Applecroft School (66.1)
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School (65.5)
- Templewood Primary School (62.2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 263
- Boys
- 133
- Girls
- 130
- FSM %
- 24.00
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 263 | 133 | 130 | 420 | 24.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 279 | 147 | 132 | 420 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 293 | 164 | 129 | 420 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 293 | 164 | 129 | 420 | 20.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 299 | 157 | 142 | 420 | 17.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 341 | 174 | 167 | 484 | 12.70 |
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