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Lift Shafton
Goodgraded 06/11/2024Ages 4–11243 pupilsDoes not apply
Lift Shafton is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 243 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/11/2024, Lift Shafton was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Lift Shafton's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S72 8QA), Lift Shafton serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence4.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals25.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.3%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-4%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Outwood Academy Shafton0.3 miCherry Dale Primary School0.6 miChurchfield Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miSouth Hiendley Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miMilefield Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miBirkwood Primary School1.6 mi
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