Penistone Grammar School

A good community school school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Penistone Grammar School.

Sheffield, S367BX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.6%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 October 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Huddersfield Road
Penistone
Sheffield, S367BX
Phone
1226762114
Website
penistone-gs.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106653
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX
Website
http://www.penistone-gs.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1877 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,893
Free School Meals
14.1% (267 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (80 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.4
English Attainment 8:
11.4
Maths Attainment 8:
11.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.4
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
42.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.6%
Ebacc Languages:
56.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.33
Progress 8 Range:
0.17 to 0.49
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
127 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.6 (+29.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
42.6 (+23.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.4 (+15.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.33 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
118 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
237
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,893 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Textiles Technology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(41 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(47 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Never Stop Flying"

Aim High Be Determined Be Kind Be Supportive Be Proud

Head Teacher's Message

Penistone Grammar School is thriving with first-class teaching and a values-driven approach; core values include Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Supportive, Be Proud, with a focus on empowering students to achieve to their potential with honesty and integrity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Barnsley Fencing Club Barnsley Kixx Barnsley Youth Choir (West) Cawthorne Badminton Club Cawthorne Cricket Club Denby Dale Cricket Club German Class Greenmoor Cricket Club Higham Cricket Club Hoylandswaine Cricket Club Jaguar Badminton Club (Sheffield Badminton League) Penistone Badminton Club Penistone Community Wind Band Penistone Cricket Club Penistone Gymnastics Penistone Pickleball Pilates Shepley Badminton Club (Huddersfield & Barnsley Leagues) Silkstone Cricket Club Spanish Class Tang Soo Do

Sports

Gym & Fitness Badminton Cricket Football (including 3G pitches/indoor football) Tennis Dance Pickleball

Facilities

Gym Dance Studio The Sports Hall 3G Pitches Tennis Courts Lecture Theatre Amphitheatre Classrooms

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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