The short version
Above-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Jenkins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueens Road Academy
Primary · 594m away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 861m away
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Primary · 951m away
The Forest Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Burton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwell Rise Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwell Rise Primary Academy take?
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S70 1TS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakwell Rise Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oakwell Rise Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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