Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Rotherham, Barnsley
Astrea Academy Dearne is a secondary school in Rotherham, Barnsley for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 10 May 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EW
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Barnsley
- Pupils on roll
- 1,071 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 10 May 2023
Strengths
- “The quality of education at Astrea Academy Dearne has improved rapidly since the appointment of the new headteacher this academic year.”
- “The actions that leaders have taken have had a positive impact on the life of the school.”
- “The school’s curriculum is well thought through.”
To improve
- “However, some parents and pupils are concerned about the school’s approach to managing behaviour.”
- “At present, the number of pupils who make good use of these opportunities varies between year groups.”
- “Leaders are aware that this is more successful in some lessons than others.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 40.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 164 first-preference applications, 213 offers in total, 164 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Barnsley.
- Netherwood Academy 3.8 mi Good
- Outwood Academy Shafton 5.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Barnsley Academy 6.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Kirk Balk Academy 6.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Outwood Academy Carlton 7.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards 8.0 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Horizon Community College 8.3 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- Darton Academy 10.6 mi Good