is registered under Companies House (company no. 07577113). Carol Davidson and Patricia Graham were appointed directors at the date of incorporation but later resigned: Davidson on 11 November 2011, and Graham on 31 July 2011. On 19 December 2012, nine directors were terminated, leaving only six directors with the additional appointment of another. On announcement of the governors' intention to convert, a joint NUT, NASUWT and ATL union meeting was convened and staff voted to oppose Academy status – a letter to this effect was addressed to the governors. Changes to the Trust On the month of the one year anniversary of Academy conversion (May 2012) the Academy directors annexed the trust's Articles of Association document making amendments to the previous nature of the organisation as a Comprehensive School and a new Academy. This resolution increases the independence and autonomy of the trust and gives the directors greater powers, more in line with those of a conventional business. Some of the main powers include the ability to: Form private companies to carry on any trade or business for the purpose of raising funds for the Academy. To buy and sell property including existing school buildings and land. Offer scholarships to present and former students. To raise and borrow money. In addition school property can be held in the name of a nominee private company acting under the control of the directors. Thurcroft Junior Academy for pupils aged 7 to 11 at Thurcroft, is administered by Aston Community Education Trust. Admissions Ages for attendance at Aston are 11–16 years (Year 7 to Year 11), and 16–18 years (Year 12 to Year 13) for Aston's sixth form. Most pupils at the school are from the Aston-cum-Aughton area, with other pupils from nearby villages such as Beighton, Woodhouse and Treeton. References External links Aston Academy Official Website Academies in Rotherham Secondary schools in Rotherham