Astrea Academy Woodfields
URN: 146370 • Doncaster DN4 8ND
Overview
- Name
- Astrea Academy Woodfields
- URN
- 146370
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Scales (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01302312140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Weston Road, Doncaster DN4 8ND
Summary
Astrea Academy Woodfields is a mixed secondary school located in Doncaster, catering to students aged 11-18. With an enrolment of approximately 714 pupils, the academy is part of the Astrea Academy Trust, which aims to provide a high-quality education and foster a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to inclusivity and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to promote scholarship, curiosity, and tenacity among its scholars.
The academy has received a “Good” rating from Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting its strong focus on enhancing educational quality. Astrea Academy Woodfields prioritises traditional teaching methods and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future academic and career opportunities. The school community is built on values such as hard work, kindness, and respect, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally.
Principal Mr David Scales emphasises the importance of education in transforming lives, drawing on his own experiences to inspire students. The school actively engages with the local community and provides various opportunities for students to excel, including recognition for achievements in academics and the arts.
The academy has received a “Good” rating from Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting its strong focus on enhancing educational quality. Astrea Academy Woodfields prioritises traditional teaching methods and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future academic and career opportunities. The school community is built on values such as hard work, kindness, and respect, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally.
Principal Mr David Scales emphasises the importance of education in transforming lives, drawing on his own experiences to inspire students. The school actively engages with the local community and provides various opportunities for students to excel, including recognition for achievements in academics and the arts.
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- Governance (governance)
- 13th May 2025Woodfields wins special award for inspiring young poetsWe are proud to share that two of our students will represent… (sen)
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- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Hungerhill School (69.4)
- South Axholme Academy (68.5)
- The Hayfield School (67.3)
- Hall Cross Academy (65.8)
- Ridgewood School (64.6)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 714
- Boys
- 348
- Girls
- 366
- FSM %
- 48.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 714 | 348 | 366 | 48.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 746 | 366 | 380 | 47.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 745 | 382 | 363 | 42.80 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 745 | 382 | 363 | 42.80 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 766 | 386 | 380 | 38.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 754 | 398 | 356 | 30.30 |
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