The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 254 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,380
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Principal Alison McQueen (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Shafton a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Shafton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Outwood Academy Shafton's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Shafton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Shafton?
Outwood Academy Shafton currently has 1,380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Shafton take?
Outwood Academy Shafton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Shafton?
Outwood Academy Shafton is in Barnsley, S72 8RE, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Shafton have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Shafton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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