Two Schools - One Community

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy.  Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Springwell Alternative Academy works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide Day 6 provision.

Both of these schools are part of the Barnsley and Kirklees Special Provision Partnership, formed through additional collaboration of Greenacre School, Joseph Norton Academy and Springwell Learning Community.  More information about our partnership can be accessed here.

At Springwell, our full time staff of around 100 is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil can settle quickly and is supported to make good progress in line with our vision and mission.

Key Contacts

Sarah Wilson, Executive Principal

Laura Flynn, Executive Vice Principal

Springwell Special School

Lydia Harrison - Head of School

Faye Cooke - AHT Safeguarding (DSL), Attendance & Behaviour

Jamie Marsh - AHT SENDCO and Designated Teacher

Springwell Alternative Academy

David Fallis - Head of School

Lucy Boote - AHT and SENDCO

Rowen Peacock - Safeguarding (DSL), Attendance & Behaviour