Aston Academy vs Aughton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 481 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,366 students
Aughton Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
| Measure | Aston Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Aughton Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 366 | #1478 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1985 of 4,090 | #14467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,366 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,366 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.2 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astonacademy.org | www.aughtonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Aston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 16.7).
- •Aston Academy is the larger school with 1,366 students compared with 141.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aston Academy better than Aughton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Aston Academy ranks higher (49.5 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aston Academy and Aughton Primary Academy?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Academy: 1,366. Aughton Primary Academy: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Academy and Aughton Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Aston Academy is 165th of 366 and Aughton Primary Academy is 1478th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).