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Outwood Academy Shafton

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Outwood Academy Shafton

Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8RE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,380
Ages
11-16
FSM
35.7%
Attainment 8
41.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.0%
Basics 9-5
43.3%

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
23.2%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
14.4%
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About Outwood Academy Shafton

Outwood Academy Shafton is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. The school has around 1,380 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Outwood Academy Shafton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Good
  2. Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Shafton

What is Outwood Academy Shafton's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Shafton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Outwood Academy Shafton's latest exam results?
Outwood Academy Shafton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Outwood Academy Shafton located?
Outwood Academy Shafton is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S72 8RE).
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Shafton?
Outwood Academy Shafton has around 1,380 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Outwood Academy Shafton with other schools?
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