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Aston Academy

State school · Sheffield, S26 4SF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,508 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,508 ·
Local authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Graham

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Treeton Church of England Primary School 12 %
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School 11 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School 9 %
Swallownest Primary School 9 %
Springwood Junior Academy 8 %
Aughton Junior Academy 8 %
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School 8 %
Aston Lodge Primary School 7 %
Brunswick Community Primary School 4 %
Reignhead Primary School 3 %
Waverley Junior Academy 2 %
Brook House Junior 2 %
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School 2 %
Ballifield Primary School 1 %
Catcliffe Primary School 1 %
Athelstan Primary School 1 %
Whiston Junior and Infant School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
65%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49.7%
LA avg.
38.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
32.08
LA avg.
32.24
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
90
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,508
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Aughton Road
Swallownest
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S26 4SF
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Telephone: 0114 287 2171

Email: info@aston.rotherham.sch.uk

Website: http://www.astonacademy.org

Local authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information Aston Academy Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SF
1,508 Pupil numbers
20.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
90 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49.7%
LA avg.
38.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.10
LA avg.
42.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 252 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 292 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 291 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 292 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16.2%
LA avg.
13.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.08
LA avg.
32.24
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 17 C
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 15 B
History GCE A level 9 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 7 B
English Language GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 8 C
Biology GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Aston Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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