Springwell Alternative Academy
Academy alternative provision converterAges 4–16Mixed
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
Executive Principal · David Fallis
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Key facts
Pupils57Capacity 99
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 5 May 2023
TrustWellspring Academy Trust
Free school meals78.9%
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 5 May 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Barnsley council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in BarnsleyNearby schools for the same ages
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School0.4 mi
- Lift St Helen's0.5 mi
- Athersley South Primary School0.7 mi
- Laithes Primary School0.8 mi
- Burton Road Primary School0.8 mi