Compare Greenacre School and Springwell Alternative Academy and Springwell Special Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Greenacre School (Not applicable) in Barnsley; Springwell Alternative Academy (Not applicable) in Barnsley; Springwell Special Academy (Not applicable) in Barnsley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Greenacre School, Springwell Alternative Academy and Springwell Special Academy. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and academy alternative provision converter type located around Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Greenacre School), published Mar 2013. The lowest is 2 (Springwell Alternative Academy), published Jan 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Springwell Special Academy (May 2022). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 65–70%, range 50–55%–70–75%; all within the WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Greenacre School S70 6RG	Springwell Alternative Academy S71 2AY	Springwell Special Academy S71 2AY
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6RG	Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AY	Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AY
Latest Ofsted	1 28 Mar 2013	2 2 Jan 2018	2 18 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	312	99	132
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST	WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website	—	www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk	www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk
Telephone	01226287165	01226291133	01226291133
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Greenacre School

S70 6RG

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 6RG
Ofsted: 1 28 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01226287165

Springwell Alternative Academy

S71 2AY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 2AY
Ofsted: 2 2 Jan 2018
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk
Telephone: 01226291133

Springwell Special Academy

S71 2AY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 2AY
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk
Telephone: 01226291133

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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