Outwood Academy Shafton
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley, S72 8RE
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 29% in England
8 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
1,377
First preferences per place
1.08
2026/27
Absence
11.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | 40.7 | 42.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 38% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 36% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.61 | -0.44 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Outwood Academy Carlton · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Outwood Academy Hemsworth · 3.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Netherwood Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Barnsley Academy · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Minsthorpe Community College · 4.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 31% in England
The neighbourhood
Outwood Academy Shafton is in Shafton & Upper Cudworth (typical home £164,500, crime high).
What is Outwood Academy Shafton's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Shafton is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Outwood Academy Shafton rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Outwood Academy Shafton is in the bottom 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.