Oakhill Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Doncaster Road Ardsley Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 5AG |
| Phone | 01226284493 |
| Reference Number | 144484 |
Oakhill Primary Academy continues to uphold the good standards identified in its previous inspection. The school has a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are motivated to learn. With a well-organized curriculum and a strong commitment from staff to support each pupil's potential, Oakhill encourages positive behavior and fosters a culture of respect among its community. The school also prioritizes reading and oracy skills, ensuring that pupils engage effectively with their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 330 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.7%
Girls: 50.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 2 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 3 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| 4 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| 5 | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| 6 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Strong ambition for pupils' learning
- Well-organized curriculum that meets diverse needs
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Strong focus on developing pupils' oracy skills
- High priority given to reading
- Positive behavior and exemplary conduct among pupils
- Extensive range of extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning opportunities are missed due to tasks not being tailored to pupils' starting points
- Teachers occasionally do not use assessment data effectively to advance pupils' learning
- Improving pupils' attendance remains a priority
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
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Bank End Primary Academy
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
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The Mill Academy
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Queens Road Academy
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Burton Road Primary School
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Worsbrough Common Primary School
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High View Primary Learning Centre
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Ward Green Primary School
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Lift St Helen's
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Birkwood Primary School
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1.93 miles |
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Upperwood Academy
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Kings Oak Primary
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2.25 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
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2.26 miles |
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Churchfield Primary School
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2.31 miles |
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Shawlands Primary School
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2.4 miles |
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Barnsley Academy
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0.98 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
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1.82 miles |
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Barnsley College
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Springwell Special Academy
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
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2.42 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
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2.6 miles |
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Greenacre School
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2.75 miles |
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Horizon Community College
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2.88 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
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2.98 miles |
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Kirk Balk Academy
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3.11 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
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3.13 miles |
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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
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3.76 miles |
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Park House School
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4.31 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
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4.57 miles |