Oakhill Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oakhill Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 38th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2019, report published 7 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Oakhill Primary Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school. Corridors are lined with pupils' work to celebrate their learning. Pupils are proud to be part of the school. There is an air of positivity and motivation to succeed here. The school is ambitious for pupils' learning. This ambition is realised. Staff take time to find out about pupils' interests. This knowledge is then used effectively to engage pupils with learning, across the well-designed curriculum. Pupils enjoy learning here. Pupils feel safe here. The behaviour for learning is exemplary. Typically, this is also the case at playtimes. However, occasionally playtime sports result in some pupils falling out with each other. If this happens pupils are supported well to resolve issues. The school's well embedded behaviour approaches are used effectively. The school's values are known well by staff and pupils alike. Everyone strives to 'be the best that they can be'. Pupils and their families benefit from the kind and caring relationships that they have with staff. There is a culture of respect and caring for others throughout the school. Pupils enjoy the extensive range of sporting clubs and fun activities offered by the school, such as cookery and crafts. They embrace trying new challenges through the recently introduced 'Oakhill 100 things to do before you leave school'. These experiences help pupils to develop into confident and resilient individuals.
What the school should improve
- At times, pupils are given tasks that they already know and can do. This slows some pupils' learning. The school should further support teachers to ensure that learning is closely targeted to pupils' needs so that they make good progress through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
328 pupils on roll, with places for 352
Schools near Oakhill Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunningley Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| The Forest Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Bank End Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 92% met the expected standard |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Gibbons
- Phone
- 01226284493
- Address
- Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AG
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 144484
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.