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Springwell Special Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Springwell Special Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 5–16, with 122 pupils, and a capacity of 132 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–16

Age range

122

Pupils

132

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Springwell Special Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Springwell Special Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Springwell Special Academy — School Information

Full address
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–16 years
Free school meals
68.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141563

Other Not applicable Schools in Barnsley

If Springwell Special Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Springwell Special Academy

Is Springwell Special Academy oversubscribed?

Springwell Special Academy is operating close to its capacity of 132 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Springwell Special Academy?

Admission to Springwell Special Academy is managed by Barnsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Springwell Special Academy cover?

Springwell Special Academy is a not applicable school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 5–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Springwell Special Academy?

Springwell Special Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.