Lift Shafton
Lift Shafton is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Barnsley, S72, in the Barnsley council area. It has 247 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 November 2024): Improved significantly.
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 6 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (17 November 2015) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 59 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 29 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 247 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 25.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.46% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.7% | 2024/25 |
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