
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in the town of Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It is a local authority-maintained primary school with a Church of England religious character. The school serves a mixed-gender population with an age range of 3 to 11 years. As of the latest records, the school has approximately 518 pupils, though it has the capacity to accommodate up to 600. Situated in a semi-rural setting, the school serves the local community, offering education without a formal sixth form. The school's motto, derived from Christian teachings, emphasizes values such as love, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, and faithfulness, which are woven into the fabric of the school's culture and daily life.
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