Aston Lodge Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Sheffield, Rotherham
Last distance offered · Reception 2018
Not published
From Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · offers on 16 April 2018
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Aston Lodge Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, Rotherham for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 23 May 2023. Rotherham has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2018 entry.
Aston Lodge Primary School catchment area: last distance offered
Parents often call this the catchment area: it's how far from the school the last child offered a place lived. It changes every year.
| Entry | Last distance offered |
|---|---|
| Reception 2018 | Not published |
What the pass includes · How to read it: one past year, not a catchment
What the figures show
- In 2024/25, 59% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 62%), 4th lowest of 9 schools: this one and the 8 nearest primary schools in Rotherham.
- In 2024/25, 0% of pupils reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths (England 8%).
- Reception entry in 2026 drew 16 first-choice applications for 17 offers; every first-choice family was offered a place, and 1 offer went to a family ranking it second or lower.
- At 31%, the share of pupils eligible for free school meals is above the middle figure of 20.5% across the 8 nearest primary schools in Rotherham.
Worked out by Catchmently from the published figures on this page and those for other Rotherham schools. Distances are as published; how they were measured differs between admission authorities.
Key facts
- Address
- Lodge Lane, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2BL
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Council
- Rotherham
- Pupils on roll
- 174 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 23 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils ‘dream big and aim high’ at this vibrant and exciting school.”
- “Leaders have created a school environment where difference and commonality are shared and celebrated.”
- “Pupils are positive about their education.”
To improve
- “However, the teaching of early reading and phonics is not delivered consistently well in all sessions.”
- “Not all staff use the phonics teaching strategies linked to the school’s programme.”
- “Some staff need more training to ensure that all children are well supported to learn to read.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 59% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 16 first-preference applications, 17 offers in total, 16 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Rotherham.
- Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School 0.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Aston Hall Junior and Infant School 0.4 mi Standards maintained
- Springwood Primary Academy 0.6 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Swallownest Primary School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Aughton Primary Academy 0.9 mi Standards maintained
- Aston Fence Junior and Infant School 1.2 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Wales Primary School 1.6 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School 1.8 mi Requires improvement