High Hazels Junior School, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
356 pupils
360 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Sheffield
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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.15563%
Overall absence
19.3634%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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