What did Ofsted judge Anston Hillcrest Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Anston Hillcrest Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Anston Hillcrest Primary School?

Anston Hillcrest Primary School has 237 pupils on roll.

What ages does Anston Hillcrest Primary School take?

Anston Hillcrest Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Anston Hillcrest Primary School located?

Anston Hillcrest Primary School is located in Sheffield, S25 5GR, Rotherham.

How do I apply to Anston Hillcrest Primary School?

Anston Hillcrest Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Anston Hillcrest Primary School?

When Anston Hillcrest Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children (see note a); 2. UK service personnel children — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e); 3. Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2027, will have an older sibling on roll of the school in Years 1-2 at the start of the academic year 2027 (see note c), and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription (the PAN being reached) within any criterion, preference will be given to children who live nearest to the school 'as the Nodal point'... In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Anston Hillcrest Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Anston Hillcrest Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Anston Hillcrest Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children (see note a).
2UK service personnel children — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e).
3Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2027, will have an older sibling on roll of the school in Years 1-2 at the start of the academic year 2027 (see note c).
4Catchment area — Children who, on 15th January 2027, live in the catchment area of the school as defined by the Admission Authority (see note b).
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (see note d).
6Nearest distance — All other children who, on 15th January 2027, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane, (please see below how measurements are applied).

If two applications tie: In the event of over-subscription (the PAN being reached) within any criterion, preference will be given to children who live nearest to the school 'as the Nodal point'... In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.

Applies as part of a shared James Montgomery Academy Trust policy covering multiple named schools; EHCP-named children admitted first as a matter of law, prior to criteria list (labelled 'A' in document, not numbered as part of the ordered criteria).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Anston Hillcrest Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Anston Hillcrest Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Anston Hillcrest Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School has 237 pupils on roll.
What ages does Anston Hillcrest Primary School take?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Anston Hillcrest Primary School located?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School is located in Sheffield, S25 5GR, Rotherham.
How do I apply to Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: When Anston Hillcrest Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children (see note a); 2. UK service personnel children — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e); 3. Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2027, will have an older sibling on roll of the school in Years 1-2 at the start of the academic year 2027 (see note c), and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription (the PAN being reached) within any criterion, preference will be given to children who live nearest to the school 'as the Nodal point'... In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Anston Hillcrest Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Anston Hillcrest Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children (see note a).
2UK service personnel children — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e).
3Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2027, will have an older sibling on roll of the school in Years 1-2 at the start of the academic year 2027 (see note c).
4Catchment area — Children who, on 15th January 2027, live in the catchment area of the school as defined by the Admission Authority (see note b).
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (see note d).
6Nearest distance — All other children who, on 15th January 2027, live nearest to the school measured by a straight line on a horizontal plane, (please see below how measurements are applied).

Anston Hillcrest Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Anston Hillcrest Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Anston Hillcrest Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School has 237 pupils on roll.
What ages does Anston Hillcrest Primary School take?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Anston Hillcrest Primary School located?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School is located in Sheffield, S25 5GR, Rotherham.
How do I apply to Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: Anston Hillcrest Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: When Anston Hillcrest Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Relevant Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children (see note a); 2. UK service personnel children — Children of UK service personnel (UK Armed Forces) For families of service personnel with a confirmed posting to their catchment area, or crown servants returning from overseas to live in that area (see note e); 3. Siblings — Children who, on 15th January 2027, will have an older sibling on roll of the school in Years 1-2 at the start of the academic year 2027 (see note c), and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription (the PAN being reached) within any criterion, preference will be given to children who live nearest to the school 'as the Nodal point'... In the event of two distances being equal, lots will be drawn by a representative independent of the Admission Authority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Anston Hillcrest Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Anston Hillcrest Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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