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Oakhill Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Oakhill Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 330 pupils, and a capacity of 352 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

330

Pupils

352

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Oakhill Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Oakhill Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barnsley catchment area documents →

Oakhill Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AG
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
22.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144484

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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakhill Primary Academy

Is Oakhill Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Oakhill Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 352 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oakhill Primary Academy?

Admission to Oakhill Primary Academy is managed by Barnsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Oakhill Primary Academy cover?

Oakhill Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oakhill Primary Academy?

Oakhill Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.