High Hazels Junior School, Sheffield

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 711

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~462m)Possible (~660m)Unlikely (~858m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Marie Elliott
Pupils:356 / 360 capacity
LA:Sheffield
Phone:01142442189
Address:Fisher Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4RP
Trust:UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2015

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:141404
UKPRN:10047540
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Sheffield South East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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 responses
Would recommend100%
Child is happy100%
Well taught100%
Good progress92%
Feels safe100%
Well behaved92%
Bullying dealt with62%
Kept informed85%
Handles concerns69%
Wider development85%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+6ppMaths+4ppWriting+7pp

Reading has improved from 67% to 73%. Maths has improved from 71% to 75%. Writing has improved from 62% to 69%.

Class Sizes

29.3

Avg class size

29.3

KS2

12

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Darnall Rail Station
359m · 6 min walk

Bus Stops

Staniforth Road/Gainsford Road (nr)
87m · 1 min walk
Staniforth Road/Acres Hill Road (nr)
108m · 2 min walk
Staniforth Road/Kirby Close (adj)
211m · 3 min walk
Staniforth Road/Balfour Drive (adj)
228m · 4 min walk
Main Road/Catley Road (nr)
251m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

356 pupils

360 capacity

4 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield

Low pressure
New homes approved:9,810
Projected new pupils:2,453

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield

Admissions Demand - Sheffield

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

Places available

6,786

Applications

5,374

Got 1st preference

96.9%

Got preferred school

99.6%

Primary admissions across Sheffield (2025/26)

Inspection History(103)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.15563%

Overall absence

19.3634%

Persistent absence

377

Enrolments

Authorised4.28304%
Unauthorised1.87259%
Persistent (10%+)19.3634%
Severe (50%+)1.06101%

Absence trend

5.47446%
18/19
4.75774%
20/21
6.96955%
21/22
7.4489%
22/23
6.78535%
23/24
6.15563%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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