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Aston Academy

Aughton Road, Sheffield, S26 4SF
Part of: ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Aston Academy
Sheffield, S26 4SF
1,508 Pupils
1,800 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.30% FSM %
745 Boys
763 Girls
About Aston Academy

Aston Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,508 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,800. Current headteacher: James Graham.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rotherham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rotherham
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Rotherham
Parliamentary Constituency Rother Valley
Ward Aughton & Swallownest
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-05-2011
UKPRN 10033573
URN 136718
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Dave Lennox Chair of Local Governing Body 20/12/2024 19/12/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Natalie Borrington Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 25/03/2024 — N/A
Tess Anwar Local Governor 21/07/2025 20/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Andrew Brammer Local Governor 21/07/2025 20/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Luke Byrnes Local Governor 18/10/2022 29/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Cadman Local Governor 18/07/2022 17/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rebecca Crofts Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Deakes Local Governor 10/05/2023 09/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
James Graham Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Abiola Ogunyanwo Local Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Lucy Price Local Governor 19/10/2022 13/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Keeley Shepherd Local Governor 09/11/2023 08/11/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Swallownest Primary School
0.47 km • Sheffield
Other
Aughton Primary Academy
0.48 km • Sheffield
Other
Aughton Early Years Centre
0.65 km • Sheffield
Other
Springwood Primary Academy
0.91 km • Sheffield
Other
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
1.04 km • Sheffield
Other
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
1.22 km • Sheffield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Aston Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sheffield, Rotherham.
Aston Academy has 1,508 pupils, with a capacity of 1,800.
Aston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Aston Academy is: Non-selective.
The Associate Principal at Aston Academy is Mr James Graham.
Aston Academy is at Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SF, in the Rotherham local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Aston Academy: Has a sixth form.
Aston Academy is currently open.
Contact
Associate Principal
Mr James Graham
Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SF
01142872171
www.astonacademy.org
Location
S26 4SF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136718
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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