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Penistone Grammar School

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Penistone Grammar School

Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX

Community school
Pupils
1,922
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.0%
Attainment 8
53.3
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.8%
Basics 9-5
59.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
49.5%
EBacc APS
4.79
EBacc 9-5
23.4%
EBacc 9-4
34.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.67
A*-A Grades
34.8%
A*-B Grades
69.1%
AAB+ %
25.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 142 students entered

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About Penistone Grammar School

Penistone Grammar School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. The school has around 1,922 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Huddersfield Road, Sheffield, S36 7BX | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penistone Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Penistone Grammar School

What is Penistone Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Penistone Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Penistone Grammar School's latest exam results?
Penistone Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Penistone Grammar School located?
Penistone Grammar School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Barnsley (S36 7BX).
How many pupils attend Penistone Grammar School?
Penistone Grammar School has around 1,922 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Penistone Grammar School with other schools?
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