The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 518
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Susie Arnold
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 6BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Sheffield, S36 6BS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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