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Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.8 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,922
Capacity
1,877
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates above-average attainment in GCSEs, ranking in the top 18% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. A notable 76% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, with 39% entering top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 50%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.6 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 50% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.53334, -1.63588 · S36 7BX
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106653
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.penistone-gs.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Penistone Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Penistone Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2013.
Is Penistone Grammar School a good school?
Penistone Grammar School scores 69.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Penistone Grammar School in GCSEs?
Penistone Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.6. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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