Aston Academy
URN: 136718 • Sheffield S26 4SF
Overview
- Name
- Aston Academy
- URN
- 136718
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Graham (since 2025) , Associate Principal
- Telephone
- 01142872171
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Aughton Road, Sheffield S26 4SF
Summary
Aston Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Sheffield, serving students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,508 pupils and a capacity of 1,800, the academy is committed to fostering a hard-working and inclusive community. The school emphasizes character development alongside academic achievement, encouraging respect, cooperation, and courtesy among students.
The curriculum at Aston Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, empowering students to develop essential skills for further education, training, and employment. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, promoting values such as equality and inclusivity, and encourages students to engage in a variety of extra-curricular activities to enhance their cultural capital.
Aston Academy prides itself on building effective relationships with students, families, and the wider community. The dedicated staff provide high-quality care and support, ensuring that students are prepared for their future and can contribute positively to society. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals ready to embrace the challenges of adulthood.
The curriculum at Aston Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, empowering students to develop essential skills for further education, training, and employment. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, promoting values such as equality and inclusivity, and encourages students to engage in a variety of extra-curricular activities to enhance their cultural capital.
Aston Academy prides itself on building effective relationships with students, families, and the wider community. The dedicated staff provide high-quality care and support, ensuring that students are prepared for their future and can contribute positively to society. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals ready to embrace the challenges of adulthood.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Extra Curricular Clubs - Autumn Term 2025 (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1800
- Pupils
- 1508
- Boys
- 745
- Girls
- 763
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1508 | 745 | 763 | 1800 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1595 | 790 | 805 | 1800 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1637 | 810 | 827 | 1800 | 16.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1637 | 810 | 827 | 1650 | 16.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1644 | 798 | 846 | 1650 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1683 | 818 | 865 | 1650 | 11.80 |
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