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Lift Shafton
High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8QA, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.9 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
280
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 10% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 81% recommending the school, though only 7% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 17 November 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other3.3%
Black African1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.59175, -1.40550 · S72 8QA
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139004
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Shafton rated by Ofsted?
Lift Shafton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2015.
Is Lift Shafton a good school?
Lift Shafton scores 89.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lift Shafton?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Shafton receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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