SchoolScoresHigh Hazels Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Fisher Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4RP
0114 244 2189 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 January 2020.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sheffield comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 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 | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 30th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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 figures pool parents at the Sheffield 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
89 pupils in this year group.
65% — 6 points above the Sheffield average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Sheffield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.7% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 87th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.8% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 75.5% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 94th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 102nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 112th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 115th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.28% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 38th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 10.7%* | 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
- High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Phillimore Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acres Hill Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pipworth Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athelstan Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wybourn Community Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is High Hazels Junior School's Ofsted rating?
High Hazels Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did High Hazels Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend High Hazels Junior School?
100% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend High Hazels Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141404.
- 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.