Located in Barnsley, Outwood Academy Shafton is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Outwood Academy Shafton currently has around 1380 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (78%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 77% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Engine Lane, Barnsley, S72 8RE |
| Website: | http://www.shafton.outwood.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01226717730 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Principal Alison McQueen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139211 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1380 |
| Number of Boys: | 697 |
| Number of Girls: | 683 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.10% | 1271 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 43 |
| African | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Shafton High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton First School High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary School High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Road First School Pontefract Road , Cudworth S72 8AY | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Community College Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felkirk Middle School Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Felkirk Centre High Well Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.