Special academy · Barnsley

Greenacre School

Special
Ages 3–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Barnsley council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Barnsley's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 16 June 2023: School remains Outstanding.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–19
Pupils: 340 (capacity 312)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 01226287165
Address: Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RG

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.