SchoolScoresAston Fence Junior and Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
237 Sheffield Road, Woodhouse Mill, Sheffield, S13 9ZD
0114 269 2688 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 February 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th 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. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
29 pupils in this year group.
83% — 23 points above the Rotherham average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 93 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
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
| Pupils | This school | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 20th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sheffield (Rotherham). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Swallownest Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aughton Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Treeton CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aston Lodge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reignhead Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beighton Nursery Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Brook House Junior 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Aston Fence Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2024.
How did Aston Fence Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Aston Fence Junior and Infant School?
97% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Aston Fence Junior and Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Aston Fence Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Aston Fence Junior and Infant School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 106859.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.