The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Michael Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8ZG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKenwood Academy
Academy · 422m away
Greystones Primary School
Primary · 795m away
Brantwood Garden School
Independent · 798m away
Chrysalis Therapeutic Educational Centre
Independent · 1.3km away
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ecclesall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Nether Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hunter's Bar Junior School?
Hunter's Bar Junior School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hunter's Bar Junior School take?
Hunter's Bar Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hunter's Bar Junior School?
Hunter's Bar Junior School is in Sheffield, S11 8ZG, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hunter's Bar Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hunter's Bar Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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