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Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield S36 7BX
Penistone Grammar School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Barnsley). It has about 1,890 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Environment, Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Hearing impairment
 Moderate learning difficulty  Physical disability
 Severe learning difficulty  Social, emotional and mental health
 Specific learning difficulty  Speech, language and communication
 Visual impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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