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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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