Springwell Special Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 8 March 2022
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: St Helen's Boulevard

Carlton Road

Barnsley, S712AY
Phone: 1226291133
Website: springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 141563
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
Website: www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk
Age range: 5-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 132 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 117
Free School Meals: 73.5% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (117 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 76.7%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 56.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 5 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 10; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 117 pupils; 5-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Courage Curiosity Pride

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal welcomes visitors and states pride in the school, emphasizing a happy, safe and secure environment where learning is enjoyable and shaped by pupils’ needs and interests; invites contact for more information.

Facilities

Launch Pad Explorer’s Island Grow and Go Sensory Studio Active Arena Core World Hub Discovery Lab Creation Lab Physical Curriculum On-site catering Minibuses (vehicle fleet)

Curriculum Highlights

Utilises Read Write Inc. to build a strong foundation for decoding and vocabulary development across subjects Curriculum anchored in three phases: Curiosity, Courage and Pride with dedicated spaces such as Launch Pad, Explorer’s Island, Grow and Go, Sensory Studio and Active Arena Extra-curricular activities including arts and sporting provision, with trips and visits Careers programme aligned to the CDI framework and Gatsby Benchmarks Assessment through Learning Ladders and WOW work to validate progress

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Pupils have EHCPs (with some having additional needs). SENDCo lead personnel are Jamie Marsh (Springwell Special School) and Lucy Boote (Springwell Alternative Academy). The school conducts annual reviews and writes personalised SEN (SEN) plans for pupils, uses a graduated approach, involves parents in reviews, and offers transition planning to support moving between phases and into adulthood. Regular communication with families is provided by the pastoral team and key worker system.

Admissions Criteria

Springwell Special Academy admissions are via SEND consultation; Springwell Alternative Academy admissions are via Fair Access.