Astrea Academy Dearne
URN: 146501 • Rotherham S63 9EW
Overview
- Name
- Astrea Academy Dearne
- URN
- 146501
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Glover (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01709892211
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Goldthorpe Road, Rotherham S63 9EW
Summary
Astrea Academy Dearne is a mixed secondary school located in Goldthorpe, Barnsley, catering to students aged 11-16. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, the school emphasizes an inclusive and comprehensive curriculum designed to support all learners. With a current enrolment of 1,106 pupils and a capacity for 1,200, the academy welcomes 240 new Year 7 students each year. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement alongside personal development, guided by its core values of scholarship, curiosity, tenacity, responsibility, and respect.
The academy has been rated as "Good" by Ofsted, with inspectors noting its ambitious curriculum and effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. In addition to academic pursuits, Astrea Academy Dearne offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Combined Cadet Force, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Governance at Astrea Academy Dearne is provided by a Local Governance Committee, which plays a crucial role in supporting and challenging the school to improve educational outcomes. The academy encourages community involvement and welcomes visits from prospective students and their families.
The academy has been rated as "Good" by Ofsted, with inspectors noting its ambitious curriculum and effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. In addition to academic pursuits, Astrea Academy Dearne offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Combined Cadet Force, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Governance at Astrea Academy Dearne is provided by a Local Governance Committee, which plays a crucial role in supporting and challenging the school to improve educational outcomes. The academy encourages community involvement and welcomes visits from prospective students and their families.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates 2025/26 (other)
- Learn more (other)
- 01709 892211 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1106
- Boys
- 569
- Girls
- 537
- FSM %
- 44.00
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1106 | 569 | 537 | 1200 | 44.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1114 | 585 | 529 | 1200 | 40.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1157 | 603 | 554 | 1200 | 37.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1157 | 603 | 554 | 1200 | 37.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1133 | 570 | 563 | 1200 | 35.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1077 | 536 | 541 | 1200 | 30.80 |
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