Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
URN: 134687 • Barnsley S73 8TX
Overview
- Name
- Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre
- URN
- 134687
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Wilks Julie Meiner (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01226272740
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bondfield Close, Off Wells Lane, Barnsley S73 8TX
Summary
Kings Oak Primary Learning Centre is a community primary school located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 452 pupils and a capacity of 500. The school serves a mixed-gender population and has a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals, at 37%. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for children aged three to eleven, promoting the ethos of "Learning for Life."
The curriculum at Kings Oak is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. The school employs the Thrive Approach to support emotional wellbeing and mental health, ensuring that all students feel safe and valued. Additionally, a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs and school trips, enrich the educational experience.
Kings Oak Primary values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, aiming to enhance life chances for all students. The school is committed to providing excellent support services, including SEND provision and parent engagement initiatives, to foster a collaborative environment for learning and growth.
The curriculum at Kings Oak is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. The school employs the Thrive Approach to support emotional wellbeing and mental health, ensuring that all students feel safe and valued. Additionally, a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs and school trips, enrich the educational experience.
Kings Oak Primary values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, aiming to enhance life chances for all students. The school is committed to providing excellent support services, including SEND provision and parent engagement initiatives, to foster a collaborative environment for learning and growth.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- Online Payments (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Waterton Academy Trust (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mapplewell Primary School (75.5)
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- Birkwood Primary School (70.8)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 452
- Boys
- 222
- Girls
- 230
- FSM %
- 37.00
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 452 | 222 | 230 | 500 | 37.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 436 | 221 | 215 | 500 | 36.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 446 | 214 | 232 | 500 | 40.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 446 | 214 | 232 | 500 | 40.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 226 | 228 | 500 | 38.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 446 | 219 | 227 | 500 | 30.60 |
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