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Oakhill Primary Academy

Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S71 5AG
Part of: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Oakhill Primary Academy
Barnsley, S71 5AG
330 Pupils
352 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.60% FSM %
164 Boys
166 Girls
About Oakhill Primary Academy

Oakhill Primary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Barnsley and the surrounding area in Barnsley. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 330 pupils on roll. School capacity: 352. Current headteacher: Joanne Gibbons.

Information on Oakhill Primary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley South
Ward Stairfoot
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10063170
URN 144484
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mick Neal Chair of Local Governing Body 30/04/2024 30/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kyle Armitage Local Governor 20/06/2025 20/06/2029 Elected by parents
Craig Aubrey Local Governor 03/05/2022 03/05/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Rebecca Barham Local Governor 25/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Laura Barraclough Local Governor 27/02/2024 27/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Ella Copping Local Governor 13/02/2020 27/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Natalie Hardman Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jessica Jenkins Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jane Kirkham Local Governor 27/06/2023 29/04/2025 Elected by parents
Ken Mosley Local Governor 03/05/2017 03/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dayo Oladiti Local Governor 03/12/2024 03/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katie Pierce Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Hunningley Primary Academy
0.75 km • Barnsley
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The Forest Academy
1.5 km • Barnsley
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Barnsley Academy
1.58 km • Barnsley
Other
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
1.7 km • Barnsley
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Bank End Primary Academy
1.76 km • Barnsley
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
2.39 km • Barnsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakhill Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Oakhill Primary Academy has 330 pupils, with a capacity of 352.
Oakhill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Oakhill Primary Academy is Mrs Joanne Gibbons.
Oakhill Primary Academy is at Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AG, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Oakhill Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Gibbons
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AG
01226284493
www.oakhillacademy.org.uk
Location
S71 5AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144484
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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