Anston Park Infant School
Park Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Anston Park Infant School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2013, report published 23 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 June 2022
Anston Park Infant School is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy, confident and feel safe. At social times, children in the early years mix with their peers in Years 1 and 2. This helps to create a strong sense of community in the school. Pupils care about each other and know that adults care about them. Pupils' good behaviour is a strength of the school. Pupils are focused on learning in lessons. They told the inspector that they enjoyed lessons such as mathematics and writing. Pupils are proud when they receive special mentions from the headteacher. The 'learning crew' characters help pupils to develop resilience, teamwork and communication skills. Pupils are not worried about bullying. It rarely happens and they know that teachers will help them if they report concerns. Pupils are excited about trips and visits. Children in Reception were excited when telling the inspector about the 'roaring lions' they had seen on a recent visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Leaders and teachers know pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers use this knowledge to help pupils in lessons. They know when and how to make adaptations so that all pupils can access the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- There is variability in the planning of a small number of subjects in the curriculum. End points and the knowledge that pupils need are not well defined. Pupils therefore have inconsistent experiences in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that all subjects are as well planned and sequenced as the strongest subjects in the school.
- The outdoor space in the early years provision does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning. This means that chances to embed what children have learned in the classroom are not taken. Leaders should ensure that all aspects of the outdoor provision are well designed to maximise chances for children to embed what they have learned.
Pupil numbers and mix
155 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Anston Park Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anston Park Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Anston Greenlands Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 11% met the expected standard |
| Anston Brook Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 41% met the expected standard |
| Dinnington Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHITE WOODS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ryan Cousins
- Phone
- 01909550011
- Address
- Park Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QZ
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 145095
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.