Located in Barnsley, Oakhill Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Oakhill Primary Academy currently has around 330 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S71 5AG |
| Website: | www.oakhillacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226284493 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Gibbons |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144484 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 352 |
| Number of Pupils: | 330 |
| Number of Boys: | 164 |
| Number of Girls: | 166 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.80% | 280 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 26 |
| African | 3.60% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Grange Children's Centre Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary School Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary Academy Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardsley Oaks Junior School Doncaster Road , Ardsley S71 5AG | - not rated | 114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunningley Primary Academy Hunningley Lane , S70 3DT | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School and Sports College Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmhirst School Ardsley Road , Worsbrough Dale S70 4RL | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.