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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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