Anston Hillcrest Primary School
Sheffield, S25 5GR · Rotherham · primary school
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48th 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Anston Hillcrest Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Cheerleading, Multi-skills, and Football clubs, as well as Swimming and Cross-country sports. The school offers a 3-day residential visit and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 252. 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 national median in the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the 3-day residential visit? How does the after-school club operate on days with sports training?
What Ofsted said about Anston Hillcrest Primary School
Overview
Anston Hillcrest Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “kind, respectful and enthusiastic,” supported by high expectations and strong adult relationships. The report highlights a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that has improved significantly, resulting in calm lessons and good pupil achievement. Leaders and staff are praised for creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and are well-supported, particularly those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “resilience when faced with challenging activities” and show a willingness to produce high-quality work.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with effective support helping them integrate and make progress.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff building effective relationships with parents and helping children transition into school life.
- Staff apply the behaviour policy “consistently well,” speaking to pupils with “warmth and respect,” resulting in rare incidents of poor behaviour.
- The curriculum is logically sequenced, enabling pupils to achieve well in national assessments, particularly in mathematics.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all pupils consistently receive appropriate reading support at the right time to prevent confusion and disengagement.
- The school should ensure the curriculum in less embedded subjects enables pupils to learn basic principles so they can build on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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