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Springwell Alternative Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Springwell Alternative Academy
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Springwell Alternative Academy
- All-through
- Barnsley S71 2AY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making better progress, achieving qualifications to move on to education, employment or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well mannered, polite, and talk very positively about the school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Special educational needs coordinator provides good support, regularly reviews needs, and offers effective assistance.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality professional development supports staff stability and teamwork.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use high-quality questioning and support pupils in gaining appropriate qualifications.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff have positive relationships with pupils and specialist staff provide breadth of experiences.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be involved and appreciate the positive effect on their child.
Communication with Parents: School communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents talk positively about the school's impact on their child and family life.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and managers are effective in implementing improvements and addressing concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders support numerous experiences and personalized pathways for pupils.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff manage challenging behaviour skillfully; bullying is dealt with quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils respect each other and show understanding; they are proud of their school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive interventions and thorough analysis of needs support welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Numerous cultural performances, art, volunteering, and immersive learning experiences.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities help pupils cope with difficulties, promoting success in personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities at the main site are high standard but can be limited in dispersed units.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality careers advice available starting in key stage 3.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Key stage 4 pupils gain qualifications to transition to their next education stage.
Support for SEND: Good support from SENCo, with regular review and effective assistance for SEN pupils.
Subjects Offered: Wide variety of choice in curriculum, although science offering is limited in key stages 3 and 4.
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About Us
Springwell Alternative Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 36 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-16 | 5-16 | 3-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.6 | 7.6 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | - | 85 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 89 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Springwell Alternative Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1