Aston Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Aughton Road Swallownest Sheffield South Yorkshire S26 4SF |
| Phone | 01142872171 |
| Reference Number | 136718 |
Aston Academy, inspected in December 2023, has been rated as requiring improvement overall. The school has made efforts to enhance the quality of education through new strategies, yet these improvements are not consistently reflected across all subjects, leading to varying levels of pupil progress. While the curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, especially in the sixth form, inconsistencies in teaching and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) hinder the overall effectiveness. A notable concern is the behaviour of some pupils, particularly outside lessons, coupled with a number of students facing attendance issues. The leadership team acknowledges these challenges and is committed to implementing strategies for improvement, alongside fostering better community relationships.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1508 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.4%
Girls: 50.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 121 | 261 |
| 8 | 130 | 145 | 275 |
| 9 | 156 | 107 | 263 |
| 10 | 145 | 127 | 272 |
| 11 | 114 | 162 | 276 |
| 12 | 24 | 43 | 67 |
| 13 | 36 | 58 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Aston Comprehensive School | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils study a broad range of well-planned subjects.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective support for sixth-form students.
- Introduction of strategies to improve reading.
- Well-structured personal development program.
- Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not consistently adapted to meet pupil needs.
- Support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent.
- New behaviour systems are not fully embedded.
- Some pupils do not attend school frequently enough.
- Monitoring of new processes is inconsistent.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.16 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.65 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 141 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 56 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 119 | 28 |
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