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Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Rotherham, S26 2AXPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

295

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Aston Hall Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Rotherham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 295 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated Aston Hall Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Scott Holmes, it falls under Rotherham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3176th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 84 in Rotherham.

Aston Hall Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 43 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

Aston Hall Junior and Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (116 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Aston Hall Junior and Infant School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Rotherham, Aston Hall Junior and Infant School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Nov 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)

3176th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

313th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 25%

18th of 84

In Rotherham

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

73%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:84%
Higher:27%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:84%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +5%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

73%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

116 responses

Would Recommend This School

92%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
12%
Concerns dealt with
62%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

43

Applications

73

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

44 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

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.

Contact Information

01142879811www.astonhallschool.co.uk/

Church Lane, Sheffield

Rotherham, S26 2AX

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Church Lane, Sheffield

Rotherham, S26 2AX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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