Open State Secondary Mixed

Penistone Grammar School

Huddersfield Road, Sheffield, S36 7BX
1,922 Pupils
1,877 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
14.00% FSM %
951 Boys
971 Girls
About Penistone Grammar School

Penistone Grammar School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,922 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,877. Current headteacher: Paul Crook.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Penistone and Stocksbridge
Ward Penistone West
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10005034
URN 106653
Data Last Updated 16-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Yvonne Asquith Chair of Governors 24/10/2019 24/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Barraclough Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Damien Briscoe Governor 08/11/2024 07/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Gemma Burkinshaw Governor 07/11/2025 10/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Crook Governor 13/11/2017 13/11/2037 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Natalie Dodds Governor 04/04/2022 04/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katherine Fergusson Governor 25/11/2024 31/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Vikki Garratt Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Heather Haigh Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Jodie Morris Governor 05/03/2024 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David O'Hara Governor 05/09/2016 24/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Paddock Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Penistone Grammar School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sheffield, Barnsley.
Penistone Grammar School has 1,922 pupils, with a capacity of 1,877.
Penistone Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Penistone Grammar School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Penistone Grammar School is Mr Paul Crook.
Penistone Grammar School is at Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Penistone Grammar School: Has a sixth form.
Penistone Grammar School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Paul Crook
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106653
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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