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Aston Academy
Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SF, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.5 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,508
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.2, the school ranks in the top 60% nationally, and 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. While 60% of students progress to university, only 25% gain entry to top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced support in achieving higher academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 75 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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53.36857, -1.32282 · S26 4SF
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136718
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.astonacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Aston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Aston Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Aston Academy a good school?
Aston Academy scores 7.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Aston Academy in GCSEs?
Aston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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