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Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Rotherham, S26 2AXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3176 of 13,686 nationally

About Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 116 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 92% of parents would recommend Aston Hall Junior and Infant School to other families. That's a strong vote of confidence, and it's backed up by the detail: 97% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and a combined 97% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, Aston Hall received 73 applications for just 43 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. Of those, 44 were first-preference applications, and all 43 places went to first-preference families. So if you're considering this school, getting your application in as a top choice matters. The headteacher, Scott Holmes, leads a school that currently has 295 pupils on roll, just shy of its capacity of 315, which suggests a settled and sought-after community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 2AX
HeadteacherScott Holmes
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils295
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity295 / 315 (94% full)

The full report on this school

What 116 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubCodingChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:20-16:20

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Aston Hall Junior and Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.