Aston Academy

About Aston Academy

Aston Academy is an academy converter in Sheffield, Rotherham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,508 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 (2025/26). 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Rotherham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,508 / 1,800 (84%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 December 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Aughton Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 4SF

Phone

01142872171

Associate Principal

James Graham

Website

http://www.astonacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aston Academy?

Aston Academy is an academy converter in Sheffield, Rotherham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Aston Academy have?

Aston Academy has 1,508 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Aston Academy's Ofsted rating?

Aston Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).

How does Aston Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Aston Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.

Is Aston Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Aston Academy is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Aston Academy?

Aston Academy is located at Aughton Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 4SF.