Aston Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Aston Academy
Address: Aughton Road, Swallownest
Town/City: Sheffield
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S26 4SF
Telephone Number: 0114 287 2171
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Aston Community Education Trust
Sponsor: Aston Community Education Trust (acet)

Staff and pupils

Associate Principal: Mr James Graham
Capacity: 1800
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1366 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22%

Location and administration

URN: 136718
DfE Number: 372/4021
UKPRN: 10033573
UPRN: 100052204841
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Rotherham (E08000018)
Constituency: Rother Valley (E14001451)
Electoral Ward: Aughton & Swallownest (E05012995)

Easting & Northing: 445156E, 385958N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 9.13" N 1° 19' 21.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5W9M9G+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Tess Anwar - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 July 2029.
  • Mrs Natalie Borrington - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 25 March 2024.
  • Andrew Brammer - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 July 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Cadman - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 June 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Crofts - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Deakes - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2025.
  • James Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Catharine Kinsella - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 June 2030.
  • Mr Dave Lennox - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 December 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Abiola Ogunyanwo - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mr Georgio Rubbio - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 June 2030.
  • Mrs Keeley Shepherd - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Staniland - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Ruth Stone - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Sarah Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 17 May 2030.