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Penistone Grammar School

State school · Sheffield, S36 7BX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,922 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,922 ·
Local authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Crook

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School 21 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 9 %
Springvale Primary School 9 %
Thurlstone Primary School 8 %
Silkstone Primary School 7 %
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School 6 %
Millhouse Primary School 6 %
Oxspring Primary School 5 %
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 5 %
Hoylandswaine Primary School 4 %
Stocksbridge Junior School 3 %
Barugh Green Primary School 2 %
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy 2 %
Keresforth Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
79%
LA avg.
51%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67.1%
LA avg.
41.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
39.29
LA avg.
34.34
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
107
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.24 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,922
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory

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Contact the school

Address

Huddersfield Road
Penistone
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S36 7BX
Get directions

Telephone: 01226 762114

Email: enquiries@penistone-gs.uk

Website: http://www.penistone-gs.uk

Local authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Penistone Grammar School Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX
1,922 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
107 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67.1%
LA avg.
41.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
55.40
LA avg.
42.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.33 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 8
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 304 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 303 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 303 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21.3%
LA avg.
11.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.29
LA avg.
34.34
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 10 A
Psychology GCE A level 44 A
Physics GCE A level 18 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 15 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 48 A
History GCE A level 35 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 20 B
Geography GCE A level 29 B
English Literature GCE A level 18 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language GCE A level 11 B
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 6 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 B
Chemistry GCE A level 28 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 32 A
Biology GCE A level 37 B
Art and Design GCE A level 8 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Penistone Grammar School is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 20 and 34 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 6 and 9 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.24 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory
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