SchoolScoresAnston Hillcrest Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Hawthorne Avenue, South Anston, Sheffield, S25 5GR
01909 550022 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sheffield (Rotherham) comparisons use the 11 of its 21 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sheffield (Rotherham) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sheffield (Rotherham) figures pool parents at the Sheffield (Rotherham) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
63% — 3 points above the Rotherham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rotherham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 60 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 20 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 14th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 14.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Anston Brook Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Anston Park Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Anston Park Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Anston Greenlands Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Todwick Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2024 · 11% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kiveton Park Infant School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Dinnington Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodsetts Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Anston Hillcrest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Anston Hillcrest Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Anston Hillcrest Primary School?
92% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Anston Hillcrest Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Anston Hillcrest Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Anston Hillcrest Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146467.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.