# Springwell Alternative Academy — Barnsley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sarah Wilson

## Contact

- **Address:** null
- **Phone:** 4675635
- **Website:** https://www.springwelllearningcommunity.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnsley/springwell-alternative-academy-16316

## About

Springwell Alternative Academy provides a happy, safe and secure environment where learning is enjoyable and teaching is shaped by the needs and interests of our pupils.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent support for children with additional needs: We've had a great experience at Springwell Alternative Academy. The staff have been very supportive of our child's needs and have helped them to thrive. The values of kindness, courage, and curiosity are visible in everything they do. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some mixed feelings about the school: We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Springwell Learning Community. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good, but we've had some issues with communication and our child's needs not being fully met. We're hoping things will improve. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school with a great sense of community: We've been so impressed with Springwell Learning Community. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the school has a real sense of community. Our child loves going to school and is making great progress. *(Dec 2021)*
- **4/5** — Excellent teaching and support: We were very happy with Springwell Alternative Academy when our child was a student there. The teaching was excellent and the staff were very supportive. Our child made great progress and we're grateful for the experience. *(Sep 2020)*

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