Springfield Academy
School Name: Springfield Academy Address: Salters Lane South Town/City: Darlington County: County Durham Postcode: DL1 2AN Telephone Number: 01325 248153 Website: https://www.springfield-academy.org.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2012 Trust: The Education Village Academy Trust
Chief Executive: Mrs Paula Austin
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 236 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.2%
URN: 138088
DfE Number: 841/2659
UKPRN: 10037041
UPRN: 10013313415
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Darlington (E06000005)
Constituency: Darlington (E14001190)
Electoral Ward: Haughton & Springfield (E05010418)
Easting & Northing: 430650E, 516255N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 28.59" N 1° 31' 39.47" W
Plus Code: 9C6WGFRC+GW
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Chris Archer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
- Mrs Chris Archer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
- Mrs Paula Austin - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Craig Bartlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
- Dr Martin Brader - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
- Dr Martin Brader - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
- Dr Martin Brader - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
- Mrs Nathalie Dullage - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
- Ms Georgina Gadass - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
- Mrs Georgina Gaddass - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2030.
- Mrs Andrea Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
- Ms Katie Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2030.
- Miss Katie Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2026.