GREENACRE SCHOOL TRUST

What GREENACRE SCHOOL TRUST does

Greenacre School is a state-funded special educational needs (SEND) school based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, educating children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and complex needs. It operates under the umbrella of Wellspring Academy Trust and delivers a three-tier curriculum (Access, Build, Connect) progressing from sensory-based learning to community-connected programmes. The core educational offer is delivered through the main Keresforth Hill Road site and three satellite provisions embedded in mainstream schools — Kexborough Primary (Key Stages 1-2), Oakhill Academy Primary (Key Stage 2), and Outwood Academy Carlton (Key Stages 3-4) — extending Greenacre's reach into inclusive mainstream settings.

The school supplements academic provision with an extensive post-16 and vocational portfolio, including The Greenery (on-site student-operated cafe), The Makery (offsite community cafe with paid employment outcomes), the Victoria Road life skills house, the Barnsley College Link Programme, and the WorkSmart paid-employment initiative. Facilities include a 6m x 10.5m hydrotherapy pool (32-35°C, sensory equipment, capacity 28), sports hall, dining room, all-weather pitch, and specialist therapy spaces. Technology is non-proprietary — Read Write Inc for phonics and standard educational platforms — with no AI/ML capability evidenced. Three consecutive Ofsted Outstanding judgements (latest June 2023) anchor the school's regulatory and brand position.

The business model is government-funded and non-commercial at its core. Primary revenue derives from the General Annual Grant, Pupil Premium, and Sports Premium, with ancillary transactional income from facility hire (subject to 20% VAT) and The Greenery cafe. There is no tuition fee revenue; admissions are gated by EHCP designation and Local Authority consultation under the Children & Families Act 2014. The Greenacre Association (registered charity 1102933-0) supports fundraising. Customer concentration is structurally high given reliance on a single institutional payer (UK government), though placement demand is regulated and predictable through EHCP channels. Growth is bounded by regional SEND placement capacity rather than market-led forces, making this an infrastructure-style institution rather than a commercial growth vehicle.

Name

GREENACRE SCHOOL TRUST

Legal name

Greenacre School

Website

https://greenacre-school.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Greenacre School is a state-funded special educational needs school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, serving children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and complex needs through a main site, three mainstream-school satellites, and vocational programmes including The Greenery cafe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• Special education services
• SEND education provision
• Vocational training programs
• Post-16 transition support
• Hydrotherapy pool hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnsley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (GAG): General Annual Grant funding from the government for pre-16 education. Core operational funding for a state-funded special school.
2. Pupil Premium Grant: Additional government funding to raise attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between disadvantaged students and peers.
3. Sports Premium: Additional funding for physical education and sport improvements, contributing to pupil physical and emotional wellbeing.
4. Facility Hire: Revenue generated from hiring out school facilities including the hydrotherapy pool, sports hall, dining room, and all-weather pitch. Ad hoc bookings subject to 20% VAT.
5. The Greenery Cafe Operations: On-site cafe operated by students as a live classroom and community bridge. Revenue from food and beverage sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Greenacre School is a state-funded special educational needs school educating children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and complex needs across Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, and Physical and Sensory categories. The school delivers a tiered curriculum (Access, Build, Connect) across its main Barnsley site and three satellite provisions in mainstream schools, supplemented by vocational training facilities including The Greenery on-site cafe, The Makery off-site cafe, and Victoria Road life skills house.

Product overview

Greenacre School operates as a unified special education service with multiple vocational training programs. The core offering is specialized education for students aged 3-19 with severe and complex needs, delivered through the main school site and three satellite provisions. Vocational training is provided through The Greenery (on-site cafe), The Makery (offsite cafe), and Victoria Road (life skills house). The Barnsley College Link Programme and WorkSmart Programme support students' transitions to further education and employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Greenery: An on-site cafe and social enterprise operated by the school, providing work experience opportunities for students while serving food and beverages to the community.

Products and services

• Greenacre School Main Site (SEND Education for Ages 3-19) State-funded special education for children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and complex needs, delivering a tiered curriculum (Access, Build, Connect) tailored to EHCP outcomes across Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, and Physical and Sensory categories.
• The Greenery On-site cafe at Greenacre School open to the community Monday-Friday 08:30-15:45, operated by students as a live classroom providing real-world work experience in food service and hospitality while generating revenue from food and beverage sales.
• The Makery Offsite cafe located in the local community where Greenacre pupils gain work experience and employability skills in a real-life setting; some students have been employed at the cafe following placement.
• Victoria Road Life Skills House A residential-style house within the local community where Key Stage 4 and 5 students gain independent living skills as part of the Life Skills programme.
• Satellite Provision Programme Extension of Greenacre's specialist SEND provision into three mainstream host schools: Kexborough Primary School (KS1 & KS2), Oakhill Academy Primary School (KS2), and Outwood Academy Carlton (KS3 & KS4). Students remain Greenacre-named on their EHCPs while accessing mainstream school environments.
• Barnsley College Link Programme One-year full-time transition programme for students aged 16-24 with EHCPs requiring additional preparation before accessing full further education at Barnsley College.
• WorkSmart Programme Employment preparation programme supporting Key Stage 5 students to apply for paid work opportunities within Greenacre, including animal care roles and working at the parents' coffee shop.
• Facility Hire Service Hire of Greenacre School facilities to external parties, including a 6m x 10.5m hydrotherapy pool (capacity 28, 32-35°C with sensory equipment), sports hall (capacity up to 240 standing), dining room (capacity up to 180 standing), and all-weather pitch (capacity 56).

Quantifiable outcome

• Three Ofsted Outstanding ratings demonstrates sustained excellence in educational provision

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wellspring Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenacre School is a proud partner of Wellspring Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust in South Yorkshire. The trust provides governance, shared policies, branding, and operational support including a centralised booking system for facility hire.
• Kexborough Primary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary satellite provision hosting Greenacre students in Key Stage 1 & 2 within the mainstream school setting. Supports Greenacre's inclusivity model and provides additional specialist places in Barnsley.
• Oakhill Academy Primary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary satellite provision at Key Stage 2 level. Students have Greenacre named on their EHCP as the educating institution while attending mainstream host school.
• Outwood Academy CarltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary satellite provision for Key Stage 3 & 4 students. Extended provision added in 2018-19 academic year to support transition and inclusivity.
• Barnsley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarnsley College Link Programme provides transition support for students requiring additional preparation before accessing full further education. Course runs for one year full-time at Greenacre site.
• The Targeted Information Advice & Guidance Service (TIAG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttends annual reviews from Year 9 onwards to support students and families with impartial careers guidance, encouraging high goals and helping young people reach their potential.
• SMS PlcminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employer at Hoyland who welcomed 6 Greenacre students for work experience 'taster days', providing office and warehouse shadowing opportunities.
• BMBC Supported Employment ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarnsley Metropolitan Borough Council service providing work placements for Greenacre students at venues including Cuccina, Market Kitchen, Brick Yard Fishing Ponds, RSPB Cafe, and Glassworks.
• Shaw LaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing grounds maintenance and sports pitch access for Greenacre students to build friendships and access recreational activities.
• StagecoachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganised and ran an educational visit with their electric bus, teaching students about safe public transport use, ticket purchasing, and accessibility ramp operation.
• Black Kat HRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal HR consultant based at The Digital Media Centre in Barnsley who delivered mock interview sessions for Post-16 students to build interview confidence.
• Broadway Fire StationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fire station visited by Post-16 students during National Careers Week, providing station tours, equipment testing, and uniformtry-on experiences.
• Echo Fire and MedicalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer participant in Greenacre's first National Careers Week, providing career-related activities and information about qualifications and training.
• Barnsley Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employer providing career encounter activities and workplace visit opportunities for Greenacre students during careers week.
• HyperopticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer participant in Greenacre's first National Careers Week, engaging students with career-related activities and industry information.
• Young Enterprise PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the SEND Regional Enterprise Programme alongside South Yorkshire Careers Hub, designed to aid transition from education into independent living and employment.
• South Yorkshire Careers HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SEND Regional Enterprise Programme helping develop confidence and life skills through enterprise activities for Key Stage 4 and 5 students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenacre-school-trust

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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