Anston Park Infant School
About Anston Park Infant School
Anston Park Infant School is a state primary in Rotherham, a local authority with 96 primary schools, only six of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of provision in the area. Among its local peers, the top-ranked schools are St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School, and Roughwood Primary School, all of which score higher on the local ranking index. Anston Park is a smaller-than-average infant school, with 153 pupils against a capacity of 180, and it serves children aged five to seven. Its headteacher is Ryan Cousins. The school is non-religious and co-educational, and it does not have a nursery or sixth form. With 20.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a community with above-average economic need compared with the national primary average.
Key Details
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jun 2022Latest monitoring visit (30 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:45
Source: anstonparkinfant.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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