The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,508
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 20.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Graham (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwallownest Primary School
Primary · 472m away
Aughton Primary Academy
Primary · 482m away
Aughton Early Years Centre
Nursery · 653m away
Springwood Primary Academy
Primary · 907m away
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Aston Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Aston Academy a selective school?
No. Aston Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Aston Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston Academy?
Aston Academy currently has 1,508 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston Academy take?
Aston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Aston Academy?
Aston Academy is in Sheffield, S26 4SF, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Aston Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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