The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 68.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Lydia Harrison (Executive Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrevesford School
Special school · Very close
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · Very close
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 577m away
Lift St Helen's
Primary · 873m away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Laithes Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springwell Special Academy's Ofsted rating?
Springwell Special Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springwell Special Academy?
Springwell Special Academy currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springwell Special Academy take?
Springwell Special Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Springwell Special Academy?
Springwell Special Academy is in Barnsley, S71 2AY, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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