Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
URN: 143107 • Barnsley S70 1TS
Overview
- Name
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
- URN
- 143107
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jessica Jenkins (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01226281943
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Doncaster Road, Barnsley S70 1TS
Summary
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy, located in Barnsley, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 250 pupils, serving a community with a significant percentage (44%) of students eligible for free school meals. The school is part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, which values the unique identity of each school and encourages innovation and community engagement.
The academy prioritises creating a safe, happy, and challenging environment for children, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and active thinking, helping students discover their interests and talents. The school boasts a historical building with enhanced outdoor spaces, a modern library, and high-quality resources to support learning.
Oakwell Rise emphasizes strong partnerships with families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement in school activities and learning. The Executive Principal, Mrs. J Jenkins, highlights the importance of nurturing relationships and the commitment to providing a memorable educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or follow their social media pages.
The academy prioritises creating a safe, happy, and challenging environment for children, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and active thinking, helping students discover their interests and talents. The school boasts a historical building with enhanced outdoor spaces, a modern library, and high-quality resources to support learning.
Oakwell Rise emphasizes strong partnerships with families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement in school activities and learning. The Executive Principal, Mrs. J Jenkins, highlights the importance of nurturing relationships and the commitment to providing a memorable educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or follow their social media pages.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND/Inclusion (sen)
- Term Dates, Events and School Closures (calendar)
- Sports Events (calendar)
- Friday 11th July 2025 (download)
- Friday 12th September 2025Download the latest newsletter here (download)
- Friday 18th July 2025 (download)
- Friday 4th July 2025 (download)
- Friday 5th September 2025 (download)
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
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 318
- Pupils
- 250
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 44.00
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 250 | 129 | 121 | 318 | 44.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 245 | 129 | 116 | 318 | 43.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 115 | 101 | 262 | 49.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 115 | 101 | 262 | 49.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 225 | 119 | 106 | 266 | 50.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 266 | 48.10 |
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