Oakwell Rise Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy currently has around 250 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 44.0% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.8%. other white pupils make up about 24.8% , followed by african at 16.4%
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, S70 1TS |
| Website: | www.oakwellriseacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226281943 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jessica Jenkins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143107 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 318 |
| Number of Pupils: | 250 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 121 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.80% | 122 |
| Other White | 24.80% | 62 |
| African | 16.40% | 41 |
| Indian | 4.00% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 2,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Dale Nursery School West Street , Worsbrough Dale S70 5NU | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy Queens Road , S71 1AR | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Grove Primary School Queens Road , S71 1AR | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior and Infant School Doncaster Road , S70 3QY | - not rated | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Road Infant School Agnes Road , S70 1NJ | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere School 12-14 Waterfield Place , Stairfoot S70 3PZ | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.