The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Laura Thresh
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newstead Road, Athersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Waterton Newstead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterton Newstead Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterton Newstead Academy?
Waterton Newstead Academy currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterton Newstead Academy take?
Waterton Newstead Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Waterton Newstead Academy?
Waterton Newstead Academy is in Barnsley, S71 3NA, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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