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Oxspring Primary School

Barnsley, S36 8YWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#6,041
of 13,686 nationally

About Oxspring Primary School

Oxspring Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with a parent experience that speaks to strong demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 66 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.88, meaning nearly four families applied for every available spot. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the odds are favourable. The school is led by headteacher Helen Rolling and currently has 132 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 140. With 9.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative local community. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent view score for this school, the high level of oversubscription is a strong signal that families in the Barnsley area hold it in high regard.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSheffield Road, Sheffield, Barnsley, S36 8YW
HeadteacherHelen Rolling
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils132
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity132 / 140 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersFootballCricketTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChoirScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Oxspring Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.