Hatfield Academy, Sheffield

In its own words: "At Hatfield Academy we strive to develop our community by being caring, competent and confident individuals. We offer pupils a well-rounded and balanced curriculum, with a clear focus on ensuring that children have the necessary academic skills to succeed. We are clear that we are preparing children to be global citizens who will work worldwide."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an admissions event on Monday 1 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 44% of Year 6 pupils at Hatfield Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 51% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 68% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Hatfield Academy as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hatfield Academy are Hartley Brook Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 53% reading, 59% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 70% maths); Brigantia Hill Fort Academy (0.7 miles); and Beck Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 49% reading, 46% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hatfield Academy.

Hatfield Academy is one of 26 schools run by Astrea Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

56.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 41.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (29%), White British (28%) and Black (20%).

In 2026, 102 pupils (29.7%) received SEN support and 14 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Medowhall Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hatfield House Lane/Bellhouse Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hatfield Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Hatfield Academy issued 6 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hatfield Academy are Lift Firth Park (under 0.1 miles), Hinde House 2-16 Academy (0.6 miles) and Fir Vale Academy (1.2 miles).