Outwood Academy Shafton

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBarnsley
AddressEngine Lane, S72 8RE
URN139211

School Census

Total 1367
Girls/Boys 681/686
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.8%/50.2%
% pupils where English not first language 4.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 454
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
23/01/2018 Good
03/12/2014 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 23/01/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/12/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 52.90%
Entering EBacc 42.90%
EBacc average point score 3.54
Progress 8 -0.44
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc 33%
EBacc average point score 3.47
Progress 8 -0.6
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.65
Progress 8 -0.41

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications379
As first preference292
As second preference50
As third preference37
Total Offers Made263
first preference offers254
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications392
As first preference315
As second preference41
As third preference36
Total Offers Made293
first preference offers291
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications347
As first preference296
As second preference29
As third preference22
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers287
second preference offers9
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications353
As first preference291
As second preference36
As third preference26
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers265
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications316
As first preference268
As second preference31
As third preference17
Total Offers Made273
first preference offers267
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications287
As first preference241
As second preference27
As third preference19
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers241
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications299
As first preference241
As second preference33
As third preference24
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers241
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications290
As first preference235
As second preference41
As third preference14
Total Offers Made241
first preference offers235
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications274
As first preference221
As second preference34
As third preference19
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers221
second preference offers4
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree43%
disagree0%
strongly disagree25%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree39%
disagree4%
strongly disagree21%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree21%
agree36%
disagree18%
strongly disagree21%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree18%
agree11%
disagree7%
strongly disagree18%
don't know14%
not applicable32%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree54%
disagree7%
strongly disagree14%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree25%
disagree11%
strongly disagree18%
don't know4%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree39%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree50%
disagree4%
strongly disagree18%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree32%
agree43%
disagree18%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree46%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree14%
agree46%
disagree7%
strongly disagree21%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Milefield Primary School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Milefield Lane, , S72 7BH