Founded in 1392, it is amongst the oldest extant schools in England, with alumni including Nicholas Saunderson, the probable inventor of Bayes theorem, in the 18th century. At various times in its history it has been single-sex and mixed, free and fee-paying, selective and comprehensive, boarding and day. It has undergone several moves and extensions, and today houses around 1,700 pupils from age 11 to 18. PGS' Ofsted overall rating is grade 2, following an inspection in February 2023.
We recommend that all parents check the staff training dates Penistone Grammar School have published on their website.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Bank Holiday | 25 December 2024 Wednesday |
| Boxing Day Bank Holiday | 26 December 2024 Thursday |
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2025 Wednesday |
| Good Friday | 18 April 2025 Friday |
| Easter Monday | 21 April 2025 Monday |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 5 May 2025 Monday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 26 May 2025 Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 25 August 2025 Monday |
We recommend that all parents check the staff training dates Penistone Grammar School have published on their website.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Bank Holiday | 25 December 2025 Thursday |
| Boxing Day Bank Holiday | 26 December 2025 Friday |
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 Thursday |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 Friday |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 Monday |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 Monday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 31 August 2026 Monday |
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