The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Jo-Anne Charalambous (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOutwood Academy Shafton
Secondary · 546m away
Cherry Dale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Churchfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Felkirk Centre
Special school · 2.2km away
South Hiendley Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ladywood Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Shafton's Ofsted rating?
Lift Shafton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Shafton?
Lift Shafton currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Shafton take?
Lift Shafton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Shafton?
Lift Shafton is in Barnsley, S72 8QA, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Shafton have a sixth form?
No, Lift Shafton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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