Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Address: Doncaster Road
Town/City: Barnsley
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S70 1TS
Telephone Number: 01226 281943
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Wellspring Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wellspring Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jessica Jenkins
Capacity: 318
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 236 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.5%

Location and administration

URN: 143107
DfE Number: 370/2043
UKPRN: 10057578
UPRN: 10032789414
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley North (E14001074)
Electoral Ward: Central (E05016568)

Easting & Northing: 435173E, 405888N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 56.73" N 1° 28' 13.73" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGGXH+JR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr KYLE Armitage - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Craig Aubrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 May 2030.
  • Ms Rebecca Barham - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Laura Barraclough - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 February 2028.
  • Ella Copping - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Natalie Hardman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jessica Jenkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Mick Neal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Mr Dayo Oladiti - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Katie Pierce - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Eileen Sanderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Ms Michala Wild - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 May 2026.
  • Mr Harry Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2030.