Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Sheffield

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Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sheffield, S36 6BS

518 Pupils

600 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

13.20% FSM %

266 Boys

252 Girls

About Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sheffield, Barnsley, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 518 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Susie Arnold.

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	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Barnsley
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency	Penistone and Stocksbridge
Ward	Penistone West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-01-2012
UKPRN	10079130
URN	136941
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Alison Bradley	Chair of Governors	20/03/2025	19/03/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Teresa Anger	Governor	01/01/2012	10/11/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Headteacher Susie Arnold	Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Benedict Booth-Tyers	Governor	09/07/2025	08/07/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stewart Casswell	Governor	01/01/2012	22/02/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Sarah Dougal	Governor	20/10/2025	11/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sandra Eastwood	Governor	05/04/2017	22/02/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Lynn Fieldsend	Governor	12/11/2019	12/11/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Anthony Holley	Governor	11/11/2015	10/11/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
The Revd David Hopkin	Governor	01/01/2012	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Gosia Iwaniec-Thompson	Governor	09/07/2025	08/07/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Julia Jones	Governor	20/10/2021	07/06/2025	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Springvale Primary School

1.17 km • Barnsley

Other

Penistone Grammar School

1.21 km • Sheffield

Other

Thurlstone Primary School

1.49 km • Sheffield

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Oxspring Primary School

2.49 km • Sheffield

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Millhouse Primary School

2.69 km • Sheffield

Other

Hoylandswaine Primary School

2.89 km • Sheffield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sheffield, Barnsley.

How many pupils does Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School has 518 pupils, with a capacity of 600.

What is the age range at Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Susie Arnold.

Where is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is at High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BS, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Susie Arnold

High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BS

01226762496

www.penistonestjohns.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 136941

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026