SchoolScoresHunter's Bar Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of PEAK EDGE
Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZG
0114 266 0547 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 17 October 2018. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: 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
127 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 37th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 25th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). 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.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106994), before it changed to its current form.
75% — 16 points above the Sheffield average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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 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 113th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 110th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 104th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 46th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 57th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 79th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 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
- Hunter's Bar Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Greystones Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Porter Croft CofE Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomhill Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lydgate Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ecclesall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nether Edge Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hunter's Bar Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hunter's Bar Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hunter's Bar Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hunter's Bar Junior School?
98% of the 127 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hunter's Bar 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 152273.
- 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.