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Kings Oak Primary

Academy converter · Barnsley · S73 8TX

Ages 3–11 · 433 pupils · Barnsley

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Standards maintained

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-09-11

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

433 pupils · 500 places

Pupils on roll
433
Boys / girls
223 / 210
School capacity
500
Capacity fill
433 / 500 (87%)
Free school meals
32.6%
FSM pupils
127
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Waterton Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jason Artley

Location

Address
Wells Lane, Wombwell
Postcode
S73 8TX
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 433 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 32.6%.

Open schools in Barnsley
80
Primary schools in Barnsley
64
Academies among open schools in Barnsley
74% (59)
Open schools in S73
10
Primary in S73
9
Open schools in Barnsley LA
96
Primary in Barnsley LA
77

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jason Artley
Telephone
01226272740
Website
https://kingsoakprimary.org/

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