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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.6 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,380
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 83%, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student well-being and educational quality. While GCSE attainment is above the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 42.0 and 63% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate of 23% suggests limited uptake in this area. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, although there may be opportunities for improvement in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.0 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 33% UK |
Parent View (114 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
88%
My child is happy
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other3.1%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.58694, -1.40392 · S72 8RE
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139211
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.shafton.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Shafton rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Shafton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Outwood Academy Shafton a good school?
Outwood Academy Shafton scores 42.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Outwood Academy Shafton?
Based on 114 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Shafton receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Shafton in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Shafton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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