Waterton Newstead Academy, Barnsley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Waterton Newstead Academy specializes in supporting children with special educational needs, with staff trained to understand each pupil's specific needs. The school has a rich curriculum that goes beyond academics to develop children's character, resilience and understanding of right and wrong. Parents can expect strong communication, effective transition support, and a genuine focus on their child's overall development and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Rich and broad curriculum that supports pupils' wider development and understanding of British values
- Effective safeguarding systems with comprehensive policies and well-trained staff
- Strong focus on supporting pupils with special educational needs through tailored teaching and appropriate resources
- Well-established assessment processes that consider education, health and care plans and parental views
- High standards of premises maintenance with secure, well-resourced sites
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has comprehensive policies, well-trained designated safeguarding leads, robust recruitment procedures, and clear evidence of prompt and thorough responses to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Off-site visits, community interactions, school parliament
Waterton Newstead Academy is expanding to two additional sites and extending provision to include four-year-old children. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if the material changes are approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
70 pupils
65 capacity
5 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Barnsley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnsley
Admissions Demand - Barnsley
Places available
2,720
Applications
2,603
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Secondary admissions across Barnsley (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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