# Waterton Newstead Academy — Barnsley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** No published reviews yet
- **Founded:** 2023

## Contact

- **Address:** Newstead Road, Athersley
- **Phone:** +441924967610
- **Website:** https://newsteadacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnsley/waterton-newstead-academy-22805

## About

Waterton Newstead Academy, located on Newstead Road in Athersley, Barnsley, is a special school that opened in September 2023. It caters to children with complex communication and interaction difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The academy is part of the Waterton Academy Trust and aims to provide an excellent learning environment tailored to the needs of its students. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere to help every learner succeed.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2025

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