Aston Fence Junior and Infant School vs Aughton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Aughton Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
| Measure | Aston Fence Junior and Infant School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Aughton Primary Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 1,636 | #1478 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1903 of 15,697 | #14467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astonfence.co.uk | www.aughtonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Aston Fence Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 16.7).
- •Aston Fence Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 50%).
- •Aston Fence Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Aston Fence Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 141.
- •Aston Fence Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Aughton Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fence Junior and Infant School better than Aughton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Aston Fence Junior and Infant School ranks higher (81.6 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 Fence Junior and Infant School and Aughton Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School: 206. Aughton Primary Academy: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Fence Junior and Infant School and Aughton Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School is 158th of 1,636 and Aughton Primary Academy is 1478th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).