Springwell Alternative Academy

Academy alternative provision converter•Not applicable•Ages 4-16•Barnsley, S71 2AY

Ofsted

Official inspection reports and grades

School inspection

Inspected 4 May 2023

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Previous inspections

8 November 2017Full inspectionGood
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1 December 2014Academy conversion letter
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Catchment area

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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 42
Capacity: 99
Girls / boys: 45% / 55%
Free school meals: 71%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Teaching assistants (FTE): 12.9
Leadership (FTE): 2
Part-time teachers: 17%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Questions about Springwell Alternative Academy

What is Springwell Alternative Academy's Ofsted rating?

Springwell Alternative Academy's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 8 November 2017. Ofsted inspected it again on 4 May 2023 without giving a new overall grade.

How many pupils are at Springwell Alternative Academy?

Springwell Alternative Academy had 42 pupils aged 4 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 99. It is a mixed school.

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