Springside Primary School

About Springside Primary School

Where every child matters and is prepared for a future of possibilities. Our six values are embedded throughout Springside life.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss G. Thornicroft

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 49 responses • 19.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.8% positive 8.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.9% positive 4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

85.7% positive 8.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

73.5% positive 10.2% negative

My child does well at this school

87.7% positive 8.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 49 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

11.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

47.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with Amazing Staff"

I've been so impressed with the care and dedication shown by the teachers at Springside. My son has thrived since starting here and loves the outdoor facilities. The values they teach are really important to us as a family.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha G

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

My daughter enjoys her time at Springside but sometimes finds it hard to manage her workload. The teachers are always helpful but I wish they would communicate more about what's happening in class. Overall, it's a positive experience but could be better.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Ruth B

Parent Jul 15, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

We moved to a new area and my daughter completed her final year at Springside. She loved the friends she made and the support from the teachers. The Reflection and Aspiration value really resonated with me - I loved seeing her confidence grow.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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