Oakhill Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oakhill Primary Academy
Address: Doncaster Road, Ardsley
Town/City: Barnsley
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S71 5AG
Telephone Number: 01226 284493
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Wellspring Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wellspring Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Gibbons
Capacity: 352
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 328 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 144484
DfE Number: 370/2050
UKPRN: 10063170
UPRN: 100052201930
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley South (E14001075)
Electoral Ward: Stairfoot (E05000994)

Easting & Northing: 437546E, 405580N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 46.17" N 1° 26' 4.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGHW8+F4

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 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • 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.