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Aston Academy

Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SF

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Sheffield.

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Pupils
1,508
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.3%
Attainment 8
44.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.5%
Basics 9-5
44.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.2%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
15.9%
EBacc 9-4
21.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.21
A*-A Grades
13.5%
A*-B Grades
37.4%
AAB+ %
12.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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About Aston Academy

Aston Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 1,508 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Aughton Road, Sheffield, S26 4SF | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Aston Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Aston Academy

What is Aston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Aston Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Aston Academy's latest exam results?
Aston Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Aston Academy located?
Aston Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield, Rotherham (S26 4SF).
How many pupils attend Aston Academy?
Aston Academy has around 1,508 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Aston Academy with other schools?
View Aston Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Rotherham.