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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Barnsley · S70 1TS

Ages 3–11 · 236 pupils · Barnsley

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)71%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.7%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
190

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill74%

236 pupils · 318 places

Pupils on roll
236
Boys / girls
124 / 112
School capacity
318
Capacity fill
236 / 318 (74%)
Free school meals
42.5%
FSM pupils
91
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

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: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Wellspring Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Jenkins

Location

Address
Doncaster Road
Postcode
S70 1TS
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley North
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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 236 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 42.5%.

Open schools in Barnsley
80
Primary schools in Barnsley
64
Academies among open schools in Barnsley
74% (59)
Open schools in S70
17
Primary in S70
11
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.

Compare with theseAll in BarnsleyNear S70

  • Queens Road Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 1AR · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.6%

    0.4 miles away

  • The Forest Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnsley · S70 3NG · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.5%

    0.7 miles away

  • Joseph Locke Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Barnsley · S70 6JL · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Shawlands Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Barnsley · S70 6JL · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Burton Road Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Barnsley · S71 2AA · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.2%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ward Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S70 5HJ · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Jenkins
Telephone
01226281943
Website
www.oakwellriseacademy.co.uk

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