Oakwell Rise Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led located in Barnsley, within the Barnsley local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 250 pupils on roll with space for 318, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 21 September 2021, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.