Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 24th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 28 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 March 2026
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy School sits proudly within its community. Pupils of all backgrounds love coming to school and typically attend regularly. Staff welcome pupils through the gates, swiftly addressing any worries they may have. Pupils interact happily with other pupils and with adults at the school's popular breakfast club. Children in the Nursery enjoy singing as they arrive. This all sets a positive tone for the day. A happy buzz settles around the school. Pupils are ready to flourish in their learning because of these well-established routines. Positive relationships are at the heart of this happy school. Pupils display kindness towards others. They smile when they talk about the adults they trust. Pupils know that if they have a concern, adults will take care of it. As a result, bullying is very rare. Pupils consistently excel in their academic subjects. Whatever their starting point or barrier to learning, pupils make excellent progress through the curriculum. They are proud to show the high quality of their written work. Their knowledge across the academic curriculum is impressive. Pupils develop confidence in and a passion for reading. The school's 'star 6 readers' programme highlights the carefully chosen books every year group should read. Pupils read these books with enthusiasm. Overall, pupils complete each phase in learning ready to move on confidently to their next steps. Pupils are well prepared for life in the wider world. They enjoy experiences that broaden their horizons. For example, Year 4 pupils take part in collaborative, region-wide singing projects. When trips take place, pupils often learn important aspects of travel, including walking safely and using public transport. This helps them stay safe and confident in the community. Pupil voice helps shape their school. Pupils are proud to share how they have influenced school clubs via the school council, or 'MOD Party'.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue their work to ensure there is sustained improvement over time in the persistent absence of key groups, including those who are disadvantaged and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders should ensure that pupils develop secure and detailed knowledge across the taught personal development programme so pupils can apply this knowledge in a range of different contexts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
236 pupils on roll, with places for 318
Schools near Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| The Forest Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Shawlands Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jessica Jenkins
- Phone
- 01226281943
- Address
- Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1TS
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 143107
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.