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Oakhill Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AG, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.2 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
330
Capacity
352
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 89% of parents recommending the school, this primary academy demonstrates strong community support and satisfaction. The school’s performance at Key Stage 2 shows that 69% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other7.9%
Black African3.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.54552, -1.43485 · S71 5AG
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144484
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oakhillacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakhill Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oakhill Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2019.
Is Oakhill Primary Academy a good school?
Oakhill Primary Academy scores 60.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oakhill Primary Academy?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oakhill Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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