SPRINGFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Derby

Education Centre Information: Springfield Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Derby
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 137
Number of boys: 76
Number of girls: 61
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Background:

Springfield is a community primary school admitting children from the age of four to 11 years. The school was built in 1932 and has been enlarged on several occasions. There are large playing fields and two separate paved play areas. The school has its own hall, computer suite, library, resources room and eight classrooms. In 2003 the school was awarded a NAACE Mark for quality provision in ICT. Children have the opportunity to join extra-curricular activities that may take place after-school or during lunchtime. These activities may include keep fit, violin, chess, singing, crafts, guitar, football, recorder, computer, short tennis and dance. The school has a strong sporting tradition. Competitive matches against other schools are organised in the evenings. Children can also participate in educational visits in school time as part of their national curriculum studies. The school aims to foster the three S's that are Security, Significance and Success.