Penistone Grammar School
Community school · Partially selective · Sixth form
Sheffield, S36 7BX
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 15% in England
1 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
1,946
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.8 | 55.4 | 53.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66% | 67% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 63% | 67% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.46 | 0.33 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Shelley College, A Share Academy · 4.2 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
- Stocksbridge High School · 4.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 23% in England
- Darton Academy · 5.0 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards · 5.6 mi · Outstanding
- Horizon Community College · 5.6 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Holmfirth High School · 6.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
The neighbourhood
Penistone Grammar School is in Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne (typical home £363,498, crime low).
What is Penistone Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Penistone Grammar School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Penistone Grammar School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Penistone Grammar School is in the top 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.