Aston Lodge Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Aston Lodge Primary School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lodge Lane, Sheffield, S26 2BL
Website: www.astonlodgeprimary.org
Telephone: 01142872432
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Hayley McNeill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143055

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 187
Number of Boys: 99
Number of Girls: 88

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.70%164
Unclassified2.70%5
Other Mixed2.10%4
African2.10%4
White and Asian1.60%3
Pakistani1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean1.10%2
White and Black African1.10%2
Indian0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.0)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Average (-0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aughton Early Years Centre
Main Street , Aughton S26 3XH
3out of 4 1,806 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aston Lodge Primary School
Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Aston Lodge Primary School
Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL
- not rated 475 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School
Lodge Lane , Aston S26 2BL
3out of 4 475 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Aston Hall Junior and Infant School
Church Lane , Aston S26 2AX
- not rated 704 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aston Comprehensive School
Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF
- not rated 1,415 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aston Academy
Aughton Road , Swallownest S26 4SF
2out of 4 1,415 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.