Birkwood Primary School vs Outwood Academy Shafton
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Birkwood Primary School
Barnsley
Outwood Academy Shafton
Barnsley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Community school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Barnsley
Barnsley
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
432
1377
Capacity
339
1350
Occupancy
127%
102%
FSM %
32.8%
38.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Dec 2024
May 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
43.3
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
41.8%
KS2 Reading
75%
-
KS2 Maths
73%
-
KS2 Writing
70%
-