Lift Shafton
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley, S72 8QA
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 33% in England
24 of 73 in Barnsley
Pupils
247
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
4.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 70% | 74% | 59% | |
| Higher standard | 20% | 5% | 7% | |
| Reading | 75% | 79% | 72% | |
| Writing | 80% | 82% | 69% | |
| Maths | 80% | 82% | 66% |
Nearby primary schools
- Cherry Dale Primary School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
- Churchfield Primary School · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Milefield Primary School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 25% in England
- South Hiendley Primary School · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- Birkwood Primary School · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
Best primary schools in Cudworth and Shafton · Best primary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Lift Shafton is in Shafton & Upper Cudworth (typical home £164,500, crime high).
What is Lift Shafton's Ofsted rating?
Lift Shafton does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Lift Shafton rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Lift Shafton is in the top 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.