The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.2
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,106
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 44%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Glover (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoldthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 788m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Carrfield Primary Academy
Primary · 824m away
Highgate Primary Academy
Primary · 899m away
Lacewood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Barnburgh Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Astrea Academy Dearne a selective school?
No. Astrea Academy Dearne is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Astrea Academy Dearne's Ofsted rating?
Astrea Academy Dearne was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Astrea Academy Dearne?
Astrea Academy Dearne currently has 1,106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Astrea Academy Dearne take?
Astrea Academy Dearne caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Astrea Academy Dearne?
Astrea Academy Dearne is in Rotherham, S63 9EW, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Astrea Academy Dearne have a sixth form?
No, Astrea Academy Dearne does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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