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OpenURN 149725

Waterton Newstead Academy

Other independent special school · Barnsley · S71 3NA

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Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

70

Local authority

Barnsley

Age range

Ages 4–11

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 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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Overview

School type
Other independent special school
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
149725

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

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: 18 Jan 2024.

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

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Independent

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Laura Thresh
Telephone
01924967610

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