High Hazels Junior School, Sheffield
High Hazels Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sheffield, part of United Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 73rd-highest of the 144 schools in Sheffield with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
High Hazels Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at High Hazels Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at High Hazels Junior School
Across Sheffield, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Sheffield lodged 186 appeals against primary school offers; 127 reached a hearing and 38 succeeded (29.9% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to High Hazels Junior School are High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); Phillimore Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 55% maths); Acres Hill Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 58% reading, 70% maths); and Pipworth Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 69% reading, 73% maths).
High Hazels Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
High Hazels Nursery Infant AcademyPhillimore Community Primary SchoolAcres Hill Community Primary SchoolPipworth Community Primary School
The trust
High Hazels Junior School is one of 98 schools run by United Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about High Hazels Junior School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (85%).
Who goes there
61.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 79.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (62%), other ethnic groups (10%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 108 pupils (30.3%) received SEN support and 4 (1.1%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Darnall Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Staniforth Road/Gainsford Road (near), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood High Hazels Junior School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, High Hazels Junior School issued 19 suspensions, 5.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to High Hazels Junior School are UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (0.8 miles), Oasis Academy Don Valley (0.8 miles), Sheffield Park Academy (0.9 miles) and Brinsworth Academy (1.9 miles).
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy ParkOasis Academy Don ValleySheffield Park AcademyBrinsworth Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
High Hazels is a caring school where pupils feel safe and happy. Teachers are knowledgeable and explain things clearly, helping children learn well. The school offers fantastic opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles and a wide range of clubs, so every child can discover their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour is impeccable with positive attitudes to learning and calm, orderly conduct around school
- Strong reading promotion with a vibrant new school library and quick identification of pupils needing support
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and receive expert support, accessing the same ambitious curriculum as peers
- Exceptional personal development offer with strong inclusive values and deep understanding of protected characteristics
- Wide range of leadership opportunities including well-being ambassadors, school councillors, library monitors and play leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently address basic errors in pupils' written work, including letter formation, spelling and grammar mistakes
- Pupils' attendance levels are still not high enough, though the school is working to improve this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff commitment to protecting pupils and creating a culture that prioritises pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons, presentations to an audience, residential trips away from home, well-being ambassador roles, school council, library monitor positions, play leader roles
High Hazels Junior School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection in January 2020. Pupils are happy, safe, and achieve well in an ambitious curriculum within a warm and welcoming school environment.
At a Glance
61.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.4
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with High Hazels Junior School
Term dates
High Hazels Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Sheffield's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to High Hazels Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. High Hazels Junior School is in Sheffield; for families living there:
- Sheffield's school travel policy: Home to School Travel and Transport Policy September 2023
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 26 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
359 pupils
360 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sheffield
Across Sheffield council
Places available
6,785
Applications
5,415
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Sheffield council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
108
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
31.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
356
Total Pupils
174
Boys
182
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
23.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,651
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,022
Per pupil
£2496k
Total funding
£291k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
19.4%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
High Hazels Junior School
Questions parents ask about High Hazels Junior School
What are SATs results like at High Hazels Junior School?
Of the pupils at High Hazels Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is High Hazels Junior School's Ofsted rating?
High Hazels Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for High Hazels Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When High Hazels Junior School is oversubscribed, Sheffield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at High Hazels Junior School?
High Hazels Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at High Hazels Junior School?
Classes at High Hazels Junior School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to High Hazels Junior School?
High Hazels Junior School has around 356 pupils on roll. 61% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at High Hazels Junior School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at High Hazels Junior School in 2024/25. 19.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to High Hazels Junior School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming High Hazels Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near High Hazels Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 26 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is High Hazels Junior School?
High Hazels Junior School is at Fisher Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4RP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)