Oakhill Primary Academy
About Oakhill Primary Academy
Oakhill Primary Academy in Barnsley is a school where parents clearly feel their children are in good hands. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a very high 88% of the 52 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The sentiment behind that figure is backed up by strong individual scores: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 94% felt their child is safe. Communication also gets a big thumbs-up, with 94% saying the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 reception intake, Oakhill was oversubscribed, receiving 61 applications for its 37 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.65. All 37 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which is reassuring for families who have it as their top choice.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 52 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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