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Barnsley, Barnsley
Outwood Academy Shafton
Outwood Academy Shafton is a academy sponsor led in Barnsley, Barnsley. The school has 1,380 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Secondary Ages 11–16 1,380 PupilsURN 139211
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
41.9↓ -4pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
43.3%↓ -2pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
89.1%↓ -3pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
19.2↓ -3pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
35.7%↑ +12pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
17.1%↓ -5pp
Teacher Turnover
1,380 / 1,350
102%
Capacity
Surplus
+£1,296,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Outwood Academy Shafton is a academy sponsor led in Barnsley, Barnsley. The school has 1,380 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Alison McQueen
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
08:20 – 12:25
Telephone
01226717730
Website
Address
Barnsley, S72 8RE
Local Authority
Barnsley
The School Day
08:20
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
12:25
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 5 available
Football
Hockey
Reading
Rugby
Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Inclusion Quality Mark
Inclusive educational practices
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Fleece
Socks
Trousers
Colours
Black
Purple
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Pumps
Shorts
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers
