Stannington Infant School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Stannington Road, Sheffield, S6 6ANOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stannington Infant School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 24 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

Stannington Infant School provides pupils with an exceptional education. The school has the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve and these expectations are realised. Pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. Adults form strong and nurturing relationships with pupils. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school is impeccable. They show high levels of motivation and enthusiasm for school. Pupils appear joyful as they move from one part of school to another. The youngest children respond well to high expectations and clear routines. Pupils are highly respectful of each other. They listen to, consider and respond to, the views of others. Older pupils have plentiful opportunities to take on leadership roles in school. They respond to these with maturity and responsibility. For example, the Healthy Minds Champions apply for their roles and give a presentation to the whole school in assembly. They are role models for being welcoming, supportive and friendly. Pupils in the Eco Club are proud of the impact they have on the local environment through planting trees. They understand and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

Pupil numbers and mix

179 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals12.8%

12.8%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.4%

3.4%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.9%

3.9%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.3%

7.3%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stannington Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Nook Lane Junior School0.2 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Shooter's Grove Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Loxley Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Outstanding87% met the expected standard
Hallam Nursery & Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Outstanding76% met the expected standard
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PEAK EDGE
Age range
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Liam Mitchell
Address
Stannington Road, Sheffield, S6 6AN
Local authority
Sheffield
URN
146510

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.