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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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