122
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
57%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 08/03/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBarnsley
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio12.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Springwell Special Academy · All-through · Barnsley
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
122
Pupil : teacher ratio
12.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
75%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
29%
Persistent absence
57%
Contact
Address
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
Local authority
Barnsley
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 122 | 8.8 | 100% | 2% | 75% | 29% | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 117 | 10.1 | 100% | 2% | 74% | 23% | 56% |
| 2022/23 | 108 | 9.2 | 100% | 1% | 78% | 22% | 53% |
| 2021/22 | 115 | 10.0 | 100% | 3% | 79% | 17% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 111 | 15.4 | 100% | 3% | 80% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 96 | 6.5 | 100% | 1% | 81% | 10% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | — | 6.0 | — | — | — | 12% | 33% |
| 2016/17 | 86 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 71% | 13% | 31% |
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