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School Summary
School TypeCommunity School
Secondary
AdmissionsComprehensive
School AddressHuddersfield Road
Sheffield
S36 7BX
Phone 01226 762114
Local Authority Barnsley
Age Range11 - 18
  
Total Pupils1590
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %51.3% | 48.7%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
1590
Age Range
11-18
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
22.1
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
4%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
2
Good
Attainment 8 score
57.4
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
B
Nat. Average C
Avg A-Level Grade
C

Penistone Grammar School in Barnsley has 1590 pupils, which far exceeds the country average. The school mostly consists of male students, with 51.3% boys and only 48.7% girls. Parents are encouraged to help the school ensure pupils are regularly attending school. They have an excellent 96.1% attendance rate, which exceeds the typical rate in the UK. With 95 members of staff, Penistone Grammar School has significantly more teachers than most schools in a similiar location. This School has a 17:1 teacher/student ratio, far exceeding the normal for the country, making for a large number of pupils in each classroom of just one teacher, which may impede lesson progression.

GCSE`s are compulsory national examinations undertaken by pupils aged sixteen.

The primary focus of A Level education in most schools or Sixth Forms is helping pupils progress onto higher education institutions. Having an average A Level score of 30.05 is in line with the national average result. A lower than average figure of £37818 is paid to the teachers of the school. Penistone Grammar School has 99% of pupils speaking English as a 1st language, which exceeds the countrywide average.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 1590
Total Girls 774 (48.7%)
Total Boys 816 (51.3%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
96.1% 93.8%
Persistent Absence
7.6% 17.2% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £37,818 £37,349 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
16.7 : 1 16.5 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 99 74.6 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
22 30.6 19.4
Total Support Staff
33 25.4 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 95 71 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 18.5 25.4 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 26.7 22.1 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
271    
Those staying in Education
94%  (254) 90.7% 93.8%
Further Education College
36%  (97) 69.9% 39.1%
6th Form
44%  (118) 16.5% 45.5%
Apprenticeships
8%  (23) 10.9% 6.4%
Higher Education Institute
89%  (242) 85.3% 89.5%
Not Known
1 %  (3) 0.4% 0.7%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
22.1 22.5 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
99%  (1574) 95.9% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
1.4%  (23) 3.6% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
4.5%  (173) 18.8% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
265
Attainment 8 score
57.4 48.4 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
B C C
Progress 8 measure
0.09 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 77% 56.9% 55.2%
2015 72% 51.4% 55.1%
2014 70% 50.1% 55.4%
2013 80% 53% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
82% 61.1% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 9.4 8.3 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
9.7 10 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
8% 19.3% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
49% 54.8% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
42% 32% 39.4%

A Level Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of A Level student at the end of year 241 132.5 189.2
Average point score per A level entry (as grade) C C- C
Average point score per A Level entry 30.05 28.4 31.8
Average grade in best 3 A level C+ C+ C+
Average point score in best 3 A level entries 34.4 34.4 36
Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better 10.3% 10.3% 19.7%

Ofsted

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Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Penistone Grammar School on 08/10/2013

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Inspection Date08/10/2013 - 09/10/2013
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Penistone Grammar School on 22/02/2012

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Inspection Date22/02/2012 - 23/02/2012
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
3



 

Ofsted Report for Penistone Grammar School on 20/05/2009

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Inspection Date20/05/2009 - 21/05/2009
Inspection TypeSection 5 inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
3
Achievement of Pupils
3
Behaviour & safety of pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
3
Leadership & Management
2



 

Financial Accounts

Admin Costs (per pupil)

Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)

Total Costs (per pupil)

  2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013
  Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil
Grant Funding £7,321,950 £4,605
School Generated Income £391,140 £246
Total Income £7,711,500 £4,850
All Teachers Pay £4,307,310 £2,709
Support Staff + Insurance £672,570 £423
Subtotal £4,979,880 £3,132 £4,905,150 £3,085 £5,056,200 £3,180 £5,024,400 £3,160
Supply Teachers Pay £84,270 £53 £81,090 £51 £55,650 £35 £143,100 £90
All Other Staff Pay £213,060 £134
Building and Premises Cost £422,940 £266
Administrative/Legal Costs £756,840 £476 £729,810 £459 £850,650 £535 £885,630 £557
Catering/Food Costs £-9,540 £-6
Energy Costs £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0
Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs £319,590 £201
Software/IT Costs £52,470 £33
Bought in Professional Services £0 £0
All Other Costs £504030 £317
Total Costs £7,323,540 £4,606 £7,186,800 £4,520 £7,399,860 £4,654 £7,608,150 £4,785

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