Lift Shafton
High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8QA
Data last updated 22 October 2026.
- Phase: Primary
- Gender: Mixed
- Ages: 3 to 11
- Admissions: Not applicable
- Sixth form: No
- Pupils (2025/26 census): 247 (113 boys, 134 girls)
- Capacity: 280
- Free school meals (2025/26 census): 25.5%
- Telephone: 01226710386
- Ofsted: Good (17 Nov 2015); ungraded inspection 6 Nov 2024: Improved significantly
- KS2 expected standard: 59% (2024/25, revised)
- Applications (Reception entry, September 2026): 49 applications, 23 places offered
Phase, type, gender, ages, admissions, sixth form, capacity and contact details are from the Department for Education's school register as at 21 October 2026. Ofsted inspection records as at 30 September 2026.
Other schools in Barnsley
- Outwood Academy Shafton (0.3 miles, straight line)
- Cherry Dale Primary School (0.6 miles, straight line)
- Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.1 miles, straight line)
- Churchfield Primary School (1.1 miles, straight line)
- Milefield Primary School (1.2 miles, straight line)
- Birkwood Primary School (1.6 miles, straight line)
