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Aston Academy

Rotherham, S26 4SFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Dec 2023
Progress 8
-0.29
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
216 1st-choice / 244 places
Ranking
#2,218
of 3,141 nationally

About Aston Academy

Aston Academy is a large secondary school in Rotherham with 1,508 pupils on roll, operating below its capacity of 1,800. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national secondary average of around 23.8% in 2023/24. Demand for places is strong. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 413 applications for 244 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.69, and made 215 offers to first-preference applicants out of 216 who listed it as their top choice. This suggests the school is a popular local option despite its most recent Ofsted rating. The school is non-denominational, mixed-sex, and has a sixth form. James Graham is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAughton Road, Sheffield, Rotherham, S26 4SF
HeadteacherJames Graham
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils1,508
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity1,508 / 1,800 (84% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Science LabsGymnasiumTheatreICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

BasketballHockeyRowingTennisMartial ArtsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubYoung EnterpriseBook ClubNewspaperEco ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aston Academy

Aston Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.