Aston Academy

We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive community of learners. Our aim, in keeping with our mission statement, is that every student is enabled to “strive for excellence” and achieve their full potential.  

You would be joining an inclusive Post 16 community that celebrate achievement, believe that every young person is unique and value the role personal development plays in education.  Alongside a commitment to academic excellence, students are expected and encouraged to become fully involved in Aston Academy life. 

Our Post 16 students benefit from the resources and teaching expertise of the wider academy, while enjoying their own Post 16 base located separately from the main academy buildings. This combination of familiarity and new challenges provides our students with a caring, yet dynamic learning environment. 

The most successful students are those who involve themselves fully in a wide range of Post 16 enrichment opportunities.  Our students are encouraged to act as positive role models to younger students. 

We will not expect our students to achieve all of this alone. If you decide to study with us, you will receive high quality care, guidance and support in order to ensure that you fulfil your potential, enjoy your time with us and are suitably prepared for your next step.  

We look forward to taking the next step of your education with you. 

We know choosing where to study at 16 is an important decision. We genuinely feel we have the best post-16 provision in the local area. Aston students consistently achieve the best results in the local area. We combine this with a focus on personal development and students having an excellent experience in post-16. As an Aston Post-16 student, you will receive:

Five hours teaching per subject per week from experienced post-16 subject specialists

One hour of Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education per week covering study skills, physical and mental health, careers, relationships, first aid and adult life skills

A weekly briefing to keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities

Termly academic mentoring with your personal tutor

Free appointments with trained careers advisors in the Post-16 area

Outside speakers on a range of post-18 options and careers

A week in the summer of Year 12 to do work shadowing

Personalised support to complete applications for university, apprenticeships and employment

An individual appointment with a member of the post-16 team to send university applications

The opportunity to gain additional qualifications including the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Core Maths and Sports Leaders qualification

Informed advice for applicants to Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary courses

A free day visit to a university campus

A visit to UCAS Discovery in the Summer of Year 12 for all students to explore career options

Opportunities to be a literacy and mental health mentor for younger students

Lead fundraising for Macmillan, Children in Need and the Sheffield Children's Hospital

The chance to be a Post-16 Student Leader

Advice on gap years

A bursary scheme to support students who need financial assistance to access education

A post-16-only quiet study space, exam room, and 30 computers to use in study periods

A café, common room and pool room just for post-16 students