Springwell Alternative Academy, based in Barnsley, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Springwell Alternative Academy currently has around 42 pupils on roll, which is about 42% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 71.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley, S71 2AY |
| Website: | www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226291133 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | David Fallis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141564 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 99 |
| Number of Pupils: | 42 |
| Number of Boys: | 23 |
| Number of Girls: | 19 |
| White British | 90.50% | 38 |
| Unclassified | 4.80% | 2 |
| African | 2.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Deanery Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 42 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Carlton Road , S71 2BE | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift St Helen's St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School St Helen's Way , Monk Bretton S71 2PS | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athersley South Primary School Wakefield Road , Smithies S71 3TP | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic High School Carlton Road , S71 2BD | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's School Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Sheerien School Carlton Road , S71 2BB | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crevesford School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 42 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community Special School St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | - not rated | 42 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 42 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.