Anston Brook Primary School
Sheffield, S25 4DN · Rotherham · primary school
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72nd of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,161 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Anston Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Anston Brook Primary School
Overview
Anston Brook Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. While early years provision is rated at a "strong standard," most other areas, including curriculum and leadership, meet the "expected standard." The report highlights a "clear distinction" in achievement between younger pupils and those in key stage 2, with the latter requiring focused improvement.
Strengths
- Early years leaders are "highly knowledgeable," ensuring children are "very well prepared for their next steps" through effective play-based learning.
- Attendance shows a "3-year improving trend," with leaders using data to "quickly intervene" and reduce barriers.
- Pupils display "highly positive learning behaviour," are "polite, courteous and respectful," and bullying is "extremely rare."
- Staff build "positive relationships" with pupils, creating "calm and purposeful learning environments."
- The school is "inclusive," with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, "achieve well at the end of key stage 2."
- Teachers should "consistently make highly effective choices" about what and how to teach.
- Pupils need to develop a "secure and detailed knowledge" of personal, social, health and economic education, including British values.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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