Aston Academy vs Westfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.7 km 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
Westfield School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,366 students
| Measure | Aston Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westfield School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 366 | #216 of 366 |
| National rank | #1985 of 4,090 | #2519 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,366 | 1,366 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,366 | 1,366 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | 30.2 | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astonacademy.org | www.westfield.chorustrust.org |
The verdict
- •Aston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 38.8).
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 Westfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Aston Academy ranks higher (49.5 vs 38.8 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 Westfield School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Academy: 1,366. Westfield School: 1,366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Academy and Westfield School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Aston Academy is 165th of 366 and Westfield School is 216th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).