Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Greenacre School is a special school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2013, report published 28 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 June 2023
The mission to 'nurture, empower and prepare' pupils for life is at the heart of this welcoming and inclusive school. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and nurturing. Leaders listen to pupils. They ensure pupils have a 'voice and choice' in their education. Staff very effectively support pupils to communicate their wishes and feelings. Learning and support is designed to meet pupils' individual needs. Pupils work towards achieving the outcomes stated in their education, health and care (EHC) plans. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Highly proficient staff support pupils to manage their behaviour very well. There is a strong ethos of respect for others. Incidents of behaviour and bullying are swiftly and effectively addressed. Pupils attend well. They have excellent attitudes to learning. They feel safe and are very well looked after. Those with complex needs receive skilled support and personal care to help them to be safe and develop independence. There are high expectations. Leaders design the curriculum to help pupils to achieve their absolute best. Pupils learn skills that prepare them for adulthood. They enjoy community activities and work experience. They relish their roles of responsibility. These include as members of the school council and reading ambassadors.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
340 pupils on roll, with places for 312
Schools near Greenacre School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Riding Academy | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Springwell Special Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.8 |
| Waterton Newstead Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Park House School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Paces School for Conductive Education | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Flynn
- Phone
- 01226287165
- Address
- Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, S70 6RG
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 141704
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.