Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary located in Barnsley, S36 6BS. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has approximately 542 pupils on roll.
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. It provides nursery classes for early years children. It is part of the Diocese of Sheffield diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Sheffield
Local Authority: Barnsley
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 542
Number of Boys: 265
Number of Girls: 277
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 12.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-30
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-09-29
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Arnold
Phone: 01226762496
Website: www.penistonestjohns.co.uk/
Location: High Street, Penistone
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School admit?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
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