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Springwell Special Academy

Academy special converter · Barnsley · S71 2AY

Ages 5–16 · 136 pupils · Barnsley

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

6.4

Overall absence

23.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-03-08

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.42
−20+2
Attainment 86.4
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.4

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
95.0
Avg scaled score — maths
87.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
91.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence23.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)56.5%
Unauthorised17.8%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.7%
Enrolments in measure
131

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

136 pupils · 132 places

Pupils on roll
136
Boys / girls
127 / 9
School capacity
132
Capacity fill
136 / 132 (103%)
Free school meals
75.7%
FSM pupils
103
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Wellspring Academy Trust
Headteacher
Lydia Harrison

Location

Address
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road
Postcode
S71 2AY
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 academy special converter, Ages 5–16, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 136 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 75.7%. 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 S71
18
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 S71

  • Springwell Alternative Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Barnsley · S71 2AY · Barnsley

    Ages 4–16

    • FSM78.9%

    0.0 miles away

  • Lift St Helen's

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 2PS · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM35.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Athersley South Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 3TP · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.6 miles away

  • Laithes Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 3AF · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.8 miles away

  • Burton Road Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 2AA · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM16.7%
    • Demand1.09

    0.8 miles away

  • Carlton Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 3HF · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM19.1%
    • Demand0.77

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Lydia Harrison
Telephone
01226291133
Website
www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk

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