The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Head
- Mrs C L Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
237 Sheffield Road, Woodhouse Mill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9ZD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwallownest Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Aston Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Aughton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Aughton Early Years Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
Brunswick Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Treeton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Springwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Aston Lodge Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Aston Fence Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston Fence Junior and Infant School?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston Fence Junior and Infant School take?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aston Fence Junior and Infant School?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School is in Sheffield, S13 9ZD, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston Fence Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Aston Fence Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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