Springwell Alternative Academy is an alternative provision academy in Barnsley for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 57 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 57 (places for 99)
- Headteacher
- David Fallis (Executive Principal)
- Part of
- Wellspring Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 December 2014
- Free school meals
- 78.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Barnsley
- School reference (URN)
- 141564
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Barnsley council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2017; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Springwell Special Academy Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Laithes Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Outwood Academy Carlton Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
By need in Barnsley: Autism (8) · Speech and language (7) · SEMH (4) · Severe learning (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Springwell Alternative Academy
How do I get a place at Springwell Alternative Academy?
Places at Springwell Alternative Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Barnsley council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Springwell Alternative Academy take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Springwell Alternative Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Springwell Alternative Academy?
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY, in Barnsley.
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