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Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley - Catchment Area, Reviews & Exam Results

Springwell Special Academy

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Yorkshire and the Humber

Springwell Special Academy

Springwell Special Academy

Academy special converter•Not applicable•Ages 5-16•Barnsley, S71 2AY

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Springwell Special Academy

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OfstedGood8 March 2022

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Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 5–16
Pupils: 117
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Lydia Harrison

St Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley, S71 2AY
01226291133
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Ofsted

Official inspection reports and grades

GoodSchool inspection

Inspected 8 March 2022

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Previous inspections

16 January 2018Short inspection
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1 December 2014Academy conversion letter
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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 117
Capacity: 132
Girls / boys: 9% / 91%
Free school meals: 68%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Teaching assistants (FTE): 25.6
Leadership (FTE): 2.8
Part-time teachers: 13%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Questions about Springwell Special Academy

What is Springwell Special Academy's Ofsted rating?

Springwell Special Academy was graded Good at its last Ofsted inspection, on 8 March 2022.

How many pupils are at Springwell Special Academy?

Springwell Special Academy had 117 pupils aged 5 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 132. It is a mixed school.

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