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Aston Academy

Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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44.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.946.4
2023/2444.146.4
2024/2544.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.360.00
2023/24-0.290.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

Based on 99 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Wales High School
4.29 km away · Academy converter
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Newman School
4.49 km away · Academy special sponsor led
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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