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OpenURN 141563

Springwell Special Academy

Academy special converter · Barnsley · S71 2AY

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Age range

Ages 5–16

Pupils

136

Local authority

Barnsley

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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%.

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.

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Overview

School type
Academy special converter
Age range
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
141563

Location

Address
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road
Postcode
S71 2AY
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01226291133
Website
www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk

Official links