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High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy

Academy sponsor led · Sheffield · S9 4RP

Ages 3–7 · 305 pupils · Sheffield

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

8.5%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-26

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.1%
Unauthorised5.0%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
188

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

64

Places offered

65

1st-preference offers

64

Total preferences (any rank)
101
Preferred offers (top 3)
65
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

305 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
305
Boys / girls
156 / 149
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
305 / 270 (113%)
Free school meals
53.1%
FSM pupils
129
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
United Learning Trust
Headteacher
Miss Marie Elliott

Location

Address
Fisher Lane, Darnall
Postcode
S9 4RP
Town
Sheffield
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Sheffield
District
Sheffield
Constituency
Sheffield South East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–7, in Sheffield, Sheffield, 305 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 53.1%.

Open schools in Sheffield
236
Primary schools in Sheffield
166
Academies among open schools in Sheffield
62% (147)
Open schools in S9
11
Primary in S9
8
Open schools in Sheffield LA
194
Primary in Sheffield LA
132

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SheffieldNear S9

  • High Hazels Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sheffield · S9 4RP · Sheffield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM61.2%

    0.0 miles away

  • Acres Hill Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sheffield · S9 4GQ · Sheffield

    Ages 3–11

    • KS228%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM54.6%
    • Demand0.95

    0.5 miles away

  • Pipworth Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S2 1AA · Sheffield

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM60.2%
    • Demand0.94

    1.0 miles away

  • Athelstan Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Sheffield · S13 8HH · Sheffield

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM31.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Marie Elliott
Telephone
01142442189
Website
www.highhazelsacademy.org.uk

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