The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 56.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher David Boyd Rachel Flemming
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Andover Street, Sheffield, S3 9BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPye Bank CofE Primary School
Primary · 303m away
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 724m away
Netherthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bethany School
Independent · 1.4km away
Grace Owen Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Freeman College
Special school · 1.8km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Astrea Academy Sheffield a selective school?
No. Astrea Academy Sheffield is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Astrea Academy Sheffield's Ofsted rating?
Astrea Academy Sheffield was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Astrea Academy Sheffield?
Astrea Academy Sheffield currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Astrea Academy Sheffield take?
Astrea Academy Sheffield caters for pupils aged 2 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Astrea Academy Sheffield?
Astrea Academy Sheffield is in Sheffield, S3 9BE, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Astrea Academy Sheffield have a sixth form?
Yes, Astrea Academy Sheffield has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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