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Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 6BS, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
518
Capacity
600
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school stands out in the top 25% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 74%. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 81% of other schools. However, only 13% of pupils reached the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.52272, -1.63186 · S36 6BS
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136941
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.penistonestjohns.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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