Aston Academy
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,366 pupils
82% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.2
Academy 16-19 converter
Thomas Rotherham College
- Pupils on roll
- 0of 1,700 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Thomas Rotherham College (URN 130530, until 1 November 2017).
What the data says
Thomas Rotherham College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 675 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 45% went to university (Rotherham 29%, England 37%), and 11% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 7% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Mathematics and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Rotherham and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Thomas Rotherham College | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 675 | 2,846 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 85% | 76% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 45% | 29% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 11% | 12% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 29% | 31% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 11% | 19% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Thomas Rotherham College | Rotherham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,503 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 428 | 1,031 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 31.55 | 32.94 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 7% | 13% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 79 | 18% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 78 | 18% | 31% |
| Sociology | 68 | 16% | 13% |
| Biology | 60 | 14% | 20% |
| Law | 57 | 13% | 4% |
| Business Studies | 56 | 13% | 13% |
| English Literature | 51 | 12% | 11% |
| Chemistry | 42 | 10% | 17% |
| Geography | 39 | 9% | 10% |
| Economics | 37 | 9% | 13% |
| History | 36 | 8% | 13% |
| English Language | 35 | 8% | 4% |
| Philosophy | 31 | 7% | 1% |
| Fine Art | 30 | 7% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 27 | 6% | 2% |
| Graphic Communication | 25 | 6% | 2% |
| Computer Science | 24 | 6% | 5% |
| Ancient History | 24 | 6% | 0% |
| Media Studies | 23 | 5% | 4% |
| Physics | 23 | 5% | 12% |
| Drama | 21 | 5% | 2% |
| Photography | 18 | 4% | 3% |
| Politics | 17 | 4% | 6% |
| Geology | 16 | 4% | 0% |
| Music Technology | 16 | 4% | 0% |
| Physical Education | 16 | 4% | 3% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 16 | 4% | 0% |
| Environmental Science | 15 | 4% | 1% |
| French | 10 | 2% | 1% |
| Spanish | 10 | 2% | 2% |
| Music | 9 | 2% | 0% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 2% | 4% |
| Further Mathematics | 7 | 2% | 5% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 140 | 33% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 58 | 14% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 48 | 11% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 38 | 9% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 37 | 9% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | 28 | 7% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 26 | 6% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 25 | 6% | — |
| Multimedia | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 24 | 6% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 23 | 5% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 4% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 16 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 15 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 15 | 4% | — |
| Medical Science | VRQ Level 3 | 15 | 4% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 14 | 3% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 10 | 2% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 9 | 2% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 9 | 2% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.