Stannington Infant School, Sheffield

In its own words: "A fundamental part to the successful achievement of Personal Development is found in the ethos of the British Values statement for schools."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, yoga, dance, art and French.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Stannington Infant School as their first choice and 97 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stannington Infant School are Nook Lane Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School (0.9 miles); Shooter's Grove Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 91% reading, 89% maths); and Loxley Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 97% reading, 93% maths).

Stannington Infant School is one of 15 schools run by Peak Edge, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 7 pupils (3.9%) received SEN support and 13 (7.3%) 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.

Stannington Infant School has a resourced provision (10 places, 10 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (10 places, 10 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs.

Stannington Infant School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Malin Bridge Platform, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Uppergate Road/Stannington Road (at), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 75 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267).

Stannington Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.