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Dove School

Other independent special school · Barnsley · S75 6PP

Ages 9–18 · 6 pupils · Barnsley

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (21 Jan 2021).

Capacity fill38%

6 pupils · 16 places

Pupils on roll
6
Boys / girls
4 / 2
School capacity
16
Capacity fill
6 / 16 (38%)
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 9–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Spurr

Location

Address
194 New Road, Staincross
Postcode
S75 6PP
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley Central
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 9–18, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 6 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, special school. Free school meals: 0%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Barnsley
80
Academies among open schools in Barnsley
74% (59)
Open schools in S75
17
Open schools in Barnsley LA
96

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BarnsleyNear S75

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    • KS253%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM23.5%
    • Demand0.87

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  • Mapplewell Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S75 6BB · Barnsley

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    • KS278%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM12.8%
    • Demand1.09

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  • Darton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS241%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM17.8%
    • Demand1.02

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  • Athersley North Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    Barnsley · S71 3NB · Barnsley

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    • KS225%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM56.3%
    • Demand0.93

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  • Laithes Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM49.0%
    • Demand0.97

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  • Athersley South Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 3TP · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM39.7%
    • Demand1.23

    1.6 miles away

  • Wilthorpe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S75 1EG · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM19.0%

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Claire Spurr

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