The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.6
9.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 317 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 151 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,922
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mr Paul Crook (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Penistone Grammar School a selective school?
No. Penistone Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Penistone Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Penistone Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penistone Grammar School?
Penistone Grammar School currently has 1,922 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penistone Grammar School take?
Penistone Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Penistone Grammar School?
Penistone Grammar School is in Sheffield, S36 7BX, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penistone Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Penistone Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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