Penistone Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, S36 7BX |
| School Website | www.penistone-gs.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1226762114 |
| URN | 106653 |
School Census
| Total | 1879 |
| Girls/Boys | 925/954 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 199 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2013 | Good |
| 22/02/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/02/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 February 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 10 October 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 October 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 February 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 10 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 20 May 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 28 February 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 25 September 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 55.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | 24% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.76 |
| Progress 8 | 0.46 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 76% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 87% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.16 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 484 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 302 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 292 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 517 |
| As first preference | 337 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 299 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 299 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 471 |
| As first preference | 321 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 302 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 301 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 488 |
| As first preference | 318 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 319 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 316 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 535 |
| As first preference | 354 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 302 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 301 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 527 |
| As first preference | 343 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 304 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 298 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 509 |
| As first preference | 325 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 315 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 309 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 522 |
| As first preference | 308 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 289 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 288 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 531 |
| As first preference | 294 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 552 |
| As first preference | 338 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 255 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 291 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |