Open Other Secondary Mixed

Outwood Academy Shafton

Engine Lane, Barnsley, S72 8RE
Part of: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Barnsley, S72 8RE
1,380 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
35.70% FSM %
697 Boys
683 Girls
About Outwood Academy Shafton

Outwood Academy Shafton is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnsley, Barnsley, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,380 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Alison McQueen.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley North
Ward North East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-03-2015
UKPRN 10040077
URN 139211
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Tracy Martin Chair of Local Governing Body 28/06/2021 27/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tracy Martin Chair of Local Governing Body 24/06/2025 23/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jo Barker Local Governor 10/03/2026 09/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Leanne Burgin Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Richard Burgin Local Governor 19/09/2025 10/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gemma Conway Local Governor 19/09/2023 26/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Donna Devonport Local Governor 25/01/2024 24/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Kevin Hornby Local Governor 14/12/2024 17/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Anthony Martin Local Governor 28/06/2021 27/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tony Martin Local Governor 24/06/2025 23/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alison McQueen Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Milner Local Governor 16/12/2023 15/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Lift Shafton
0.55 km • Barnsley
Other
Cherry Dale Primary School
0.73 km • Barnsley
Other
Churchfield Primary School
1.35 km • Barnsley
Other
Milefield Primary School
1.52 km • Barnsley
Other
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.9 km • Barnsley
Other
Birkwood Primary School
2.05 km • Barnsley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Outwood Academy Shafton is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Outwood Academy Shafton has 1,380 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Outwood Academy Shafton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Outwood Academy Shafton is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Outwood Academy Shafton is Principal Alison McQueen.
Outwood Academy Shafton is at Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8RE, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Outwood Academy Shafton: Does not have a sixth form.
Outwood Academy Shafton is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Principal Alison McQueen
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8RE
01226717730
www.shafton.outwood.com/
Location
S72 8RE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139211
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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