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OpenURN 149725

Waterton Newstead Academy

Other independent special school · Barnsley · S71 3NA

Ages 4–11 · 70 pupils · Barnsley

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill108%

70 pupils · 65 places

Pupils on roll
70
Boys / girls
57 / 13
School capacity
65
Capacity fill
70 / 65 (108%)
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Thresh

Location

Address
Newstead Road, Athersley
Postcode
S71 3NA
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 4–11, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 70 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, special school.

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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  • Athersley North Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 3NB · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

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

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  • Laithes Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 3AF · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.4 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

  • Mapplewell Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S75 6BB · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.8 miles away

  • Wellgate Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S75 6HR · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

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

    1.1 miles away

  • Springwell Special Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy special converter

    Barnsley · S71 2AY · Barnsley

    Ages 5–16

    • Att86.4
    • P8-1.4
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence23.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • Springwell Alternative Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy alternative provision converter

    Barnsley · S71 2AY · Barnsley

    Ages 4–16

    • FSM78.9%

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Laura Thresh
Telephone
01924967610

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