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Penistone Grammar School
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Penistone Grammar School
- 3.4 (59 reviews)
- Secondary
- Penistone S36 7BX
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress throughout the school and in the sixth form.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students show a desire to learn, behave maturely, and show positive attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: The school became a training school through Schools Direct and works with Sheffield Hallam University.
Current Educational Practices: School leaders provide training based on identified needs and share best teaching practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teaching is good with some outstanding; a few lessons require improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have more regular opportunities to discuss their children’s learning.
Communication: The school provides very regular opportunities for parents to keep abreast with new systems.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are far more supportive of the school’s work than in the past.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong leadership with systems to check every aspect of the school’s work.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Principal’s strong leadership has driven improvements in teaching and achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and speak confidently about managing potential dangers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Student welfare and safety is well promoted with a supportive ethos.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students enjoy lessons and courses that promote good enjoyment and achievement.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Programmes like ‘Bright Sparks’ support students’ achievement and well-being.
Career Counselling Services: Students are well informed about post-16 options and careers advice is integrated.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students achieve well and most go into further or higher education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: There has been good improvement in the progress made by students supported by school action.
Subjects Offered: Standards are well-above average in most subjects, including English and mathematics.
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About Us
Penistone Grammar School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1893 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
84.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 40.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 2.51 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 6.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.16 | 2.6 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 10 | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 5 | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 3 | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 5 | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.2 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 4 | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 2 | 32.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 8 | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 5 | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 1.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 36.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 8.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.76 | 35.37 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.84 | 35.76 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.00% | 11.9% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 103 | 900 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 53.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 13.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.59 | 39.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.61 | 38.56 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.2% | 23.35% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 1211 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 58.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 19.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.04 1 | 22.52 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.74 4 | 22.92 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.7% | 8.13% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 1135 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 57.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 10.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 16.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.75 7 | 34.36 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.09 4 | 35.81 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.8% | 20.35% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 129.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 18.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.72 | 29.24 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.05 | 33.36 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 5.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 172.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penistone Grammar School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1