Springfield School

A outstanding community special school school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Springfield School.

Crewe, CW15HS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 November 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crewe Green Road
Cheshire East
Crewe, CW15HS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111507
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Crewe Green Road, Cheshire East, Crewe, CW1 5HS
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
156 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
214
Free School Meals
33.0% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (214 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
214 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every day is a new chance to shine"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Executive Headteacher Lisa Hodgkison emphasizes Springfield’s split-site structure, inclusive education for 4–19 with SLD/ASC; commitment to high standards, a safe positive environment, and outcomes based on the Every Child Matters framework; invitation to visit the school.

Facilities

Swimming pool Hydrotherapy pool (Crewe) Multi-sensory area Speech and Language Therapy (on-site) Occupational Therapy (on-site) Physiotherapy (on-site) Full-time school nurse Broadband and email access in every class

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS curriculum and early targets aligned with long-term EHCP targets Primary Curriculum Pathways: Red (PMLD), Yellow (Sensory/ASD), Green (Lower SLD), Blue (Higher SLD) Secondary Curriculum Paths: Red/Yellow/Green/Blue with accreditation via Transition Challenge and Functional Skills Forest School and MOVE Programme integration Work Experience via Safe Opportunities Sixth Form with The Springboard Project

SEND Provision

Springfield School provides on-site Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, plus a full-time school nurse. Crewe site also has a hydrotherapy pool and a MOVE programme; Forest School activities and work experience are offered; The Sixth Form includes a post-16 pathway (The Springboard Project) for 16+ students with EHCPs.

Admissions Criteria

Springfield School caters for children and young people aged 4–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex needs. Admission is for pupils with a Statement of SEN or an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) for SLD, PMLD, complex needs including Language/Communication, and ASC, or a combination of these. Details are available from Cheshire East Assessment and Monitoring Team. Admission arrangements are detailed in linked documents; queries can be directed to the Cheshire East SEN team at [email protected] or 01625 378090.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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