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Springwell Special Academy
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- Barnsley S71 2AY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils study a broad curriculum aimed at meeting their EHC plan targets and working towards GCSEs in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff use de-escalation techniques to manage emotions, creating a calm learning environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Older pupils struggling with reading need more support. Leaders should prioritize phonics training for staff.
Teacher Engagement: New leaders have reviewed the curriculum and have a clear vision for the future.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers adapt teaching to meet individual needs and address gaps in learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Limited staff training in phonics affects reading and writing progress for younger pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View and other official avenues.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively with parents about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Information about parent satisfaction is collected via official surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure staff listen to and support pupils who raise concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders introduced new curriculum plans and support systems to improve outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident to speak to trusted staff members about bullying.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive staff-pupil relationships create a supportive learning environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are well-informed and proactive in safeguarding procedures.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Curriculum tailored to meet holistic needs of pupils, supporting both academic and personal development.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: After-school clubs reduced due to the pandemic.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance meets Baker clause requirements and supports next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils follow a range of pathways to understand their next educational steps.
Support for SEND: SENCOs oversee EHC plans and work with external agencies to support SEND pupils.
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About Us
Springwell Special Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 117 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-16 | 4-16 | 3-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.6 | 12.6 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 85 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 89 | - | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 85 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 89 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 6.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 88 10 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -12.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 95 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 4 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 11% | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 93 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 94 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | -14.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.99 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 40.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.53 | 2.51 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 50% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 36% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 6.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.62 | 2.6 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 46% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 46% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% 5 | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.49 | 2.2 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 77% | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 12.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 5 | 32.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 1.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 11.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 36.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Springwell Special Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1