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Aston Fence Junior and Infant School

Rotherham, S13 9ZDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3384 of 13,686 nationally

About Aston Fence Junior and Infant School

Aston Fence Junior and Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 104 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.47. Of those, 33 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 first-preference offers were taken up. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Rotherham area. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 210 and currently 207 pupils on roll. Just over 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average. The headteacher is C L Dawson, and the school has no religious character. Parents considering Aston Fence will find a school that is not only oversubscribed but also holds the highest possible Ofsted rating, which is often a key factor in family decision-making.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address237 Sheffield Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S13 9ZD
HeadteacherC L Dawson
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)10.1%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersDanceCross CountryNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: astonfence.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Aston Fence Junior and Infant School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.