Springwell Special Academy
URN: 141563 • Barnsley S71 2AY
Overview
- Name
- Springwell Special Academy
- URN
- 141563
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lydia Harrison (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01226291133
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley S71 2AY
Summary
Springwell Special Academy, located in Barnsley, is a mixed academy special converter with a current enrolment of 122 pupils, out of a capacity of 132. The school is dedicated to providing a purposeful learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe for all students. With a strong emphasis on preparing pupils for further education, employment, and active participation in society, Springwell aims to meet the individual objectives outlined in each pupil's Education Health and Care Plan.
The academy prides itself on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges students while nurturing positive relationships and partnerships within the community. Core values of kindness, courage, curiosity, and pride underpin the school's mission to foster a love of learning and equip pupils with essential skills for their future.
Springwell Learning Community consists of two schools that collaborate to support children and young people across Barnsley. The school actively encourages partnerships with parents and carers, focusing on the academic, vocational, personal, and emotional development of every pupil. For more information, parents are invited to explore the school's website or reach out directly.
The academy prides itself on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges students while nurturing positive relationships and partnerships within the community. Core values of kindness, courage, curiosity, and pride underpin the school's mission to foster a love of learning and equip pupils with essential skills for their future.
Springwell Learning Community consists of two schools that collaborate to support children and young people across Barnsley. The school actively encourages partnerships with parents and carers, focusing on the academic, vocational, personal, and emotional development of every pupil. For more information, parents are invited to explore the school's website or reach out directly.
Useful links
- Wellspring Academy Trust (other)
- Get Into Teaching (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Greenacre School (68.2)
- Dove School (62.7)
- The Robert Ogden School (54.8)
- Barnsley Additional Support for Education (45.2)
- Barnsley PRU (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 132
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- 68.90
- Open date
- 2014-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 113 | 9 | 132 | 68.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 117 | 106 | 11 | 132 | 67.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 115 | 108 | 7 | 106 | 61.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 115 | 108 | 7 | 106 | 61.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 103 | 8 | 106 | 62.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 102 | 94 | 8 | 106 | 57.80 |
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