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Greenacre School

Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RG
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Greenacre School
Barnsley, S70 6RG
338 Pupils
312 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
54.80% FSM %
231 Boys
107 Girls
About Greenacre School

Greenacre School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnsley, Barnsley, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 338 pupils on roll. School capacity: 312. Current headteacher: Laura Flynn.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Penistone and Stocksbridge
Ward Kingstone
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2015
UKPRN 10049337
URN 141704
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
George Wild Chair of Local Governing Body 13/02/2020 19/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Melissa Adderley Local Governor 24/11/2025 24/11/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Pam Bower Local Governor 04/02/2021 24/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adam Fox Local Governor 10/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Vicki Geldart Local Governor 27/11/2023 27/11/2028 Elected by parents
Michael Ibbotson Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Nuttall Local Governor 19/02/2024 19/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tom O'Hara Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Sian Vaughton Local Governor 27/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah Wilson Local Governor 01/04/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mark Wood Local Governor 13/02/2020 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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0.87 km • Barnsley
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
0.89 km • Barnsley
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Keresforth Primary School
1 km • Barnsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenacre School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Greenacre School has 338 pupils, with a capacity of 312.
Greenacre School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Greenacre School is Mrs Laura Flynn.
Greenacre School is at Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RG, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Greenacre School: Has a sixth form.
Greenacre School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Flynn
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RG
01226287165
Location
S70 6RG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141704
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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