Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 136941 • Sheffield S36 6BS
Overview
- Name
- Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 136941
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susie Arnold (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01226762496
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Sheffield S36 6BS
Summary
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Sheffield, serves a mixed-gender population of 518 pupils, with a capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to help all children reach their full potential. The ethos is guided by Christian values, emphasizing love, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, and faithfulness, which are integrated into the daily school life.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for future challenges, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. Penistone St John's celebrates the successes of its pupils and actively involves families in the educational journey, ensuring a strong community connection.
Established in 1868, the school has a rich history and has undergone several developments to meet modern educational standards. The current facilities include a dedicated Key Stage 2 building, which was opened in 1968, reflecting the school's ongoing commitment to providing a conducive learning environment. For more information, visit their website at www.penistonestjohns.co.uk.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for future challenges, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. Penistone St John's celebrates the successes of its pupils and actively involves families in the educational journey, ensuring a strong community connection.
Established in 1868, the school has a rich history and has undergone several developments to meet modern educational standards. The current facilities include a dedicated Key Stage 2 building, which was opened in 1968, reflecting the school's ongoing commitment to providing a conducive learning environment. For more information, visit their website at www.penistonestjohns.co.uk.
Useful links
- Prospectus (other)
- School Spider (other)
- Daily Prayer (other)
- Click here (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Malin Bridge Primary School (77.9)
- Oughtibridge Primary School (77.1)
- Totley Primary School (76.6)
- Mosborough Primary School (75.6)
- Hunter's Bar Junior School (74.8)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 518
- Boys
- 266
- Girls
- 252
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 518 | 266 | 252 | 600 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 542 | 265 | 277 | 600 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 581 | 284 | 297 | 600 | 10.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 581 | 284 | 297 | 600 | 10.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 569 | 275 | 294 | 600 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 548 | 260 | 288 | 600 | 8.80 |
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