High Hazels Junior School

A good academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for High Hazels Junior School.

Sheffield, S94RP Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 January 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fisher Lane
Darnall
Sheffield, S94RP
Phone
1142442189
Website
highhazelsacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141404
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Fisher Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4RP
Website
www.highhazelsacademy.org.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
355
Free School Meals
51.3% (182 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
355 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Best in Everyone"

Respect Confidence Ambition Determinaton Creativity Enthusiasm

Christian roots; inclusive of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Marie Elliott, Principal, warmly welcomes families and explains the school’s commitment to United Learning’s Framework for Excellence and to delivering high standards through a values-driven, inclusive approach.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

cooking football times tables crafts languages science Lego choir chess jewellery making

Sports

ice skating Dragonball athletics football dodgeball multi-sports Skip-a-thons cycling

Curriculum Highlights

Education with Character curriculum British Values education RHSE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) Internet Safety education No Outsiders inclusive education Musical experiences for each year group Sporting and enrichment experiences Pupil leadership and student leadership programme

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club and after-school clubs are available; the school is open with morning and afternoon sessions and offers additional childcare through clubs.

SEND Provision

Inclusive SEND provision with a graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review); SENCo: Tinuviel Machin-Short; Assistant SENCo: Rachel Adlington; outside agency support (Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Fusion specialist teachers, Hearing and Vision services); co-ordination with parents and SEND Padlet link; SEND Information Report and Policy available.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are made through Sheffield City Council’s coordinated admissions process. Reception has 90 places (PAN). Information and guidance cover oversubscription; Year 3 (Junior) and Year 7 (Secondary) admissions have specific stated processes and deadlines; allocation dates and online/applications windows are provided (e.g., FS2 5 Dec 2025 deadline; Y7 offer date 2 Mar 2026).

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