SchoolScoresOakwell Rise Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1TS
01226 281943 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 28 April 2026.
In short: 5 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Barnsley comparisons use the 5 of its 64 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 59 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 69% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 76% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 78% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 64% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 42% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 63% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 70% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 73% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnsley figures pool parents at the Barnsley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
81% — 16 points above the Barnsley average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnsley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 63 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.1% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 41st highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.4% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 31st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 35th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Queens Road Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Worsbrough Common Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Forest Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shawlands Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joseph Locke Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burton Road Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ward Green Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bank End Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mill Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwell Rise Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Oakwell Rise Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oakwell Rise Primary Academy?
96% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Oakwell Rise Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oakwell Rise Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Oakwell Rise Primary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143107.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.