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Penistone Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Paul Crook

location_onSheffield, S36 7BX

language Visit Website phone 1226762114

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,879

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Attainment 8

53.6

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Barnsley

#580 of 3,216 nationally

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Penistone Grammar School is a Community school secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Penistone Grammar School is a community school in Sheffield, Barnsley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,922 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.6, placing the school #1 in Barnsley and #580 of 3,216 nationally. 59.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 69.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.6

Grade 5+ E&M

59.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.9%

Entering EBacc49.50%

EBacc APS4.81

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55.20%

EBacc APS5.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.77

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS5.16

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.6

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.82

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

140

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*13.7%

Achieving A*–A34.8%

Achieving A*–B69.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate90.7%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

0.0

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

159

Retention rate91.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

135

Retention rate84.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

125

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 February 2023

Inspection Report

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10 October 2017

Inspection Report

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08 October 2013

Inspection Report

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22 February 2012

Inspection Report

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10 May 2010

Inspection Report

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20 May 2009

Inspection Report

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28 February 2006

Inspection Report

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25 September 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-10-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-10-08

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-22

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.5%(10 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,922 pupils. During this period, there were 14 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,922	14	0.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,927	43	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,889	18	1.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,893	23	1.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,889	33	1.7%	8.2%	7
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,869	21	1.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,879	10	0.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,878	10	0.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,818	11	0.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,828	21	1.1%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,828	15	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,778	19	1.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,785	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,787	15	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,695	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,695	8	0.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,700	26	1.5%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,632	27	1.7%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,636	38	2.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,641	26	1.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,564	45	2.9%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,565	51	3.3%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,573	70	4.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,559	32	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,567	27	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,575	14	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 95 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 75 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree40%

disagree28%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree27%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree28%

disagree27%

strongly disagree19%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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