Springwell Alternative Academy
Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 4–16 · Barnsley
Springwell Alternative Academy is an alternative provision school in Barnsley for ages 4–16 (academy alternative provision converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 5 May 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 4–16
- Council
- Barnsley
- Pupils on roll
- 57 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 78.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 5 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending Springwell.”
- “They feel valued, safe and understood.”
- “There are strong, positive relationships between staff and pupils.”
To improve
- “There is currently more work to do to raise the profile of reading and create a positive reading culture across the school.”
- “Currently, attendance for too many pupils is not good enough.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Barnsley.
- Springwell Special Academy 0.0 mi Good
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School 0.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Waterton Newstead Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Greenacre School 2.6 mi School remains Outstanding
- West Riding Academy 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Park House School 5.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Robert Ogden School 5.8 mi No Ofsted grade