Springwell Community Special School
URN: 135275 • Barnsley S71 2AY
Overview
- Name
- Springwell Community Special School
- URN
- 135275
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dave Whitaker (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley S71 2AY
Summary
Springwell Community Special School, located in Barnsley, is a mixed community special school with a capacity for 80 pupils. The school is committed to providing a purposeful learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe for all students. Its vision emphasizes preparing children for further education, employment, and active participation in society, ensuring that each pupil meets the objectives outlined in their Education Health and Care Plan.
The curriculum at Springwell is broad, balanced, and challenging, designed to equip students with the necessary skills for their future. The school prioritises teaching every pupil to read and fostering a love of learning. Staff members focus on building positive relationships and partnerships with parents and carers to support the academic and emotional development of each child.
Springwell Learning Community consists of two schools that collaborate to support children and young people across Barnsley. The school values kindness, courage, curiosity, and pride, striving to create a supportive community where every child can thrive. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or reach out directly.
The curriculum at Springwell is broad, balanced, and challenging, designed to equip students with the necessary skills for their future. The school prioritises teaching every pupil to read and fostering a love of learning. Staff members focus on building positive relationships and partnerships with parents and carers to support the academic and emotional development of each child.
Springwell Learning Community consists of two schools that collaborate to support children and young people across Barnsley. The school values kindness, courage, curiosity, and pride, striving to create a supportive community where every child can thrive. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or reach out directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Greenacre School (68.2)
- Dove School (62.7)
- The Robert Ogden School (54.8)
- Springwell Special Academy (50.2)
- Barnsley Additional Support for Education (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- 2014-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 80 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 80 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 80 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 80 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 80 |
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