Lift Shafton
High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lift Shafton is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 43rd of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 November 2015, report published 10 December 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly and inclusive school. They are taught the importance of kindness and respect and demonstrate these values every day. Pupils consistently demonstrate politeness and good manners. In lessons, pupils listen and work hard because they want to do well. The school has high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given highly effective support to help them meet these expectations. All pupils achieve well, including those who are disadvantaged. The school ensures that all pupils benefit from the wide range of enrichment opportunities. Pupils take part in school events like the recently held 'Great Shafton Bake Off,' organised and filmed by pupil leaders. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils. They contribute ideas to improve the school. Pupils are busy developing an 'Attendance Shop' to reward fellow pupils for coming to school regularly and on time. 'Citizen Leaders' politely remind pupils about the importance of kindness and following the school rules. The school provides highly effective pastoral support for pupils and their families. Pupils always come first at Shafton and staff know individual pupils inside out. Pupils are nurtured to ensure that they are safe, happy, and thriving.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
247 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Lift Shafton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Dale Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Churchfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Milefield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| South Hiendley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo-Anne Charalambous
- Phone
- 01226710386
- Address
- High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8QA
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 139004
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.