Springfield Academy
Primary school in Darlington. Report card, Apr 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 14 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesWhinfield Primary School
School remains Good (Mar 2022)
- 0.6 milesSt Bede's Catholic Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Dec 2024)
- 0.6 milesRed Hall Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Jan 2025)
- 0.6 milesGurney Pease Academy
Report card, Feb 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
- 0.8 milesNorthwood Primary School
School remains Good (Mar 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.