Aston Lodge Primary School
Lodge Lane, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aston Lodge Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 84th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2023, report published 10 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Pupils 'dream big and aim high' at this vibrant and exciting school. This is part of the 'Aston Lodge Way' that one pupil explained as 'a code that keeps them together as one'. Leaders have created a school environment where difference and commonality are shared and celebrated. Pupils are positive about their education. They know that what they are learning now will help them to achieve the ambition they have for the future. Pupils enjoy and value the many opportunities available outside of the classroom. These include career days, visits to the seaside and opportunities such as African drumming workshops. Behaviour is exemplary. Everyone in school understands the clear behaviour routines and expectations. These are consistently applied by all staff. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere around the school, in lessons and at playtime. Pupils play and learn well together. They co-operate, share and encourage each other. Pupils know what bullying is and are confident that it never happens at this school. They talk with confidence about what they would do if they were concerned about bullying. They value the support they receive from anti-bullying ambassadors. The ambassadors are well trained and organise their own awareness events in school.
What the school should improve
- The teaching of phonics is not yet consistent in all sessions. As a result, not all pupils are securing phonic knowledge as effectively as they could. Leaders should provide appropriate training so that all staff develop further confidence and skill in delivering the phonics programme with precision.
- The curriculum in the early years is designed with milestones that support children to achieve the early learning goals. However, subject leaders have not considered how this learning offer prepares children for key stage 1 and beyond. Early years leaders and subject leaders should work together to ensure that the school's curriculum is carefully planned from children's starting points in early years through to Year 6.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
174 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Aston Lodge Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Aston Hall Junior and Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Springwood Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Swallownest Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Aughton Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley McNeill
- Phone
- 01142872432
- Address
- Lodge Lane, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2BL
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 143055
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.