Kings Oak Primary

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wells Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8TXOpen in maps

Kings Oak Primary is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 March 2019, report published 29 April 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

433 pupils on roll, with places for 500

Eligible for free school meals31.6%

31.6%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.2%

13.2%, 8.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18%

18%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kings Oak Primary

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
High View Primary Learning Centre0.3 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Wombwell Park Street Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
The Ellis Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield1 mileOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jason Artley
Phone
01226272740
Website
kingsoakprimary.org
Address
Wells Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8TX
Local authority
Barnsley
URN
150492

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.