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Springwell Special Academy

St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY

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Pupils
122
Ages
5-16
FSM
68.9%
Attainment 8
5.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.32
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Springwell Special Academy

Springwell Special Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.8. The school has around 122 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley, S71 2AY | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Springwell Special Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Springwell Community Special School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Springwell Special Academy

What is Springwell Special Academy's Ofsted rating?
Springwell Special Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Springwell Special Academy's latest exam results?
Springwell Special Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Springwell Special Academy located?
Springwell Special Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 2AY).
How many pupils attend Springwell Special Academy?
Springwell Special Academy has around 122 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Springwell Special Academy with other schools?
View Springwell Special Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barnsley.