Shafton Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | High Street, S72 8QA |
| School Website | www.shaftonprimaryacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1226710386 |
| URN | 139004 |
School Census
| Total | 257 |
| Girls/Boys | 128/129 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 62 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/11/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/11/2015 | Good |
| 03/12/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -2.3 |
| Maths Progress | -4.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |