# Lift Shafton — Barnsley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs J Charalambous

## Contact

- **Address:** High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8QA
- **Phone:** 01226 710386
- **Website:** http://www.shaftonprimaryacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnsley/lift-shafton-14251

## About

A caring community that welcomes all children and families, providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful school with amazing staff!: We've been blown away by the kindness and dedication of the teachers at Lift Shafton. My child has made tremendous progress since joining the school and absolutely loves attending. The new nursery facilities look fantastic and we can't wait to see our child benefit from this. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent school with a strong sense of community: The school's values of kindness, respect and empathy shine through in everything they do. My child has made some wonderful friends and the school's commitment to inclusivity is truly commendable. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good but could improve on some areas: We had a great experience with our child at Lift Shafton, but there were some issues with communication and organisation. However, the teachers were lovely and the school's focus on emotional intelligence is really beneficial. *(Mar 2022)*

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