Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Sheffield, S13 9ZD · Rotherham · primary school
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5th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,209 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access sign language, cooking classes, and family learning workshops. Sports include football, matball, athletics, netball, rounders, fencing, and martial arts, alongside a choir. Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes an “innovative school” where pupils are “polite and courteous” and approach learning with “enthusiasm and excitement.” Leaders have developed an “ambitious and unique curriculum” that inspires pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in exceptional outcomes and a strong culture of reading.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and unique,” with leaders carefully mapping knowledge so it “builds on what they already know.”
- Pupils achieve “exceptionally well,” with published outcomes placing the school in the “top 10% of schools nationally” for mathematics and writing.
- Staff are “experts in teaching early reading,” ensuring pupils quickly master phonics and read fluently through “highly effective intervention activities.”
- Support for pupils with SEND is “highly effective,” using a ‘Me on a Page’ document to adapt teaching and maintain pupil “individualism and independence.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils understanding “tolerance and respect” and engaging in meaningful debates and charity work.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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