Springfield Academy Catchment Area
Springfield Academy is a academy converter primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
237
Pupils
236
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Springfield Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Springfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Darlington catchment area documents →Springfield Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138088
Other Primary Schools in Darlington
If Springfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
Red Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL1 2ST
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL2 3NL
Harrowgate Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL3 0HZ
Reid Street Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 6EX
Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8JA
Abbey Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Springfield Academy
Is Springfield Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Springfield Academy currently has 237 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 236 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Springfield Academy? ▾
Admission to Springfield Academy is managed by Darlington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Springfield Academy cover? ▾
Springfield Academy is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springfield Academy? ▾
Springfield Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.