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Springwell Special Academy

St Helen's Boulevard, Barnsley, S71 2AY
Part of: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Springwell Special Academy
Barnsley, S71 2AY
122 Pupils
132 Capacity
5–16 Age Range
68.90% FSM %
113 Boys
9 Girls
About Springwell Special Academy

Springwell Special Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 5–16 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 122 pupils on roll. School capacity: 132. Current headteacher: Lydia Harrison.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

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 Barnsley North
Ward St Helens
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2014
UKPRN 10048068
URN 141563
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
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 31/12/2025 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Pam Bower Local Governor 04/02/2021 24/02/2029 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
Mr Mark Wood Local Governor 13/02/2017 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Springwell Alternative Academy
0.04 km • Barnsley
Other
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
0.58 km • Barnsley
Other
Lift St Helen's
0.88 km • Barnsley
Other
Athersley South Primary School
1.04 km • Barnsley
Other
Laithes Primary School
1.23 km • Barnsley
Other
Burton Road Primary School
1.3 km • Barnsley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Springwell Special Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Springwell Special Academy has 122 pupils, with a capacity of 132.
Springwell Special Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
The Executive Principal at Springwell Special Academy is Lydia Harrison.
Springwell Special Academy is at St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Springwell Special Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Lydia Harrison
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AY
01226291133
www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk
Location
S71 2AY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141563
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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