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Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

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Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BS

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
518
Ages
3-11
FSM
13.2%
Capacity
600
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
88.0%
Writing
78.0%
Maths
92.0%
RWM Combined
74.0%

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About Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 518 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: High Street, Sheffield, S36 6BS | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

What is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School's latest exam results?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School located?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, Barnsley (S36 6BS).
How many pupils attend Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School has around 518 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School with other schools?
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