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Aston Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Afshah Saeed

corporate_fareASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST

location_onSheffield, S26 4SF

language Visit Website phone 1142872171

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,590

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Rotherham

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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Aston Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Aston Academy is an academy converter in Sheffield, Rotherham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,508 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #8 in Rotherham and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 44.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 37.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

44.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.1%

Entering EBacc36.20%

EBacc APS3.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61.90%

EBacc APS3.95

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.87

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.1

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS4.28

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.42

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.1%

Achieving A*–A13.5%

Achieving A*–B37.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.1%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 December 2023

Inspection Report

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13 June 2018

Inspection Report

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04 February 2014

Inspection Report

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23 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-12-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-06-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-04

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-11-29

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

15.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.8%(87 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,508 pupils. During this period, there were 229 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 15.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,508	229	15.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,525	254	16.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,573	178	11.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,595	239	15.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,600	287	17.9%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,583	97	6.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,590	117	7.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,598	74	4.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,625	66	4.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,637	58	3.5%	4.9%	5
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,646	56	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,638	41	2.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,644	17	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,647	41	2.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,683	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,683	43	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,696	41	2.4%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,685	14	0.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,694	24	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,707	20	1.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,701	16	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,722	13	0.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,730	23	1.3%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,689	36	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,713	42	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,729	22	1.3%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 87 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

50.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

50.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

0.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree10%

disagree20%

strongly disagree50%

don't know20%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

agree20%

disagree40%

strongly disagree40%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

agree10%

disagree30%

strongly disagree50%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree20%

don't know20%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree50%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree40%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree60%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

agree70%

disagree10%

don't know20%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

agree10%

disagree50%

strongly disagree30%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes10%

no90%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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