Penistone Grammar School
Community school in Sheffield, Barnsley.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Community school |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1946 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1877 |
| Free school meals | 14.60% |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.penistone-gs.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01226762114 |
| URN | 106653 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 3 February 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Scissett Middle School (secondary school, about 6.4 km)
- Stocksbridge High School (secondary school, about 6.7 km)
- Shelley College, A Share Academy (secondary school, about 6.8 km)
- Darton Academy (secondary school, about 8.0 km)
- Horizon Community College (secondary school, about 8.9 km)
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (secondary school, about 9.2 km)
- Kirkburton Middle School (secondary school, about 9.9 km)
- Holmfirth High School (secondary school, about 10.5 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Barnsley
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.