Astrea Academy Dearne
Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Astrea Academy Dearne is a secondary school in Rotherham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 7th of 12 secondary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 3 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
The quality of education at Astrea Academy Dearne has improved rapidly since the appointment of the new headteacher this academic year. The actions that leaders have taken have had a positive impact on the life of the school. The school's curriculum is well thought through. Pupils' experiences in lessons have improved over time. Leaders have raised the expectations of pupil behaviour. Pupils typically behave well. The atmosphere throughout school is calm and positive. Suspensions are falling quickly as pupils become used to the new behaviour systems. As a result, pupils are now able to learn with little interruption. However, some parents and pupils are concerned about the school's approach to managing behaviour. Pupils benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities, ranging from sport, to the Duke of Edinburgh award, to the Combined Cadet Force. Leaders are keen to ensure that as many pupils as possible participate in these activities to promote their wider development. At present, the number of pupils who make good use of these opportunities varies between year groups.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils are absent from school on a regular basis. These pupils miss out on learning and have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should further embed their approach to securing improved levels of attendance across the school.
- Some pupils are hesitant to contribute fully in lessons and to the wider life of the school. The wider development programme in place is not supporting these pupils to fully develop the levels of confidence, resilience and independence needed for life after school. Leaders should establish a coherent programme for character development to support pupils to develop the skills and qualities needed to thrive at, and beyond, school.
- The implementation of the curriculum does not consistently help pupils to make connections between what they are currently learning and what they have learned previously. In some lessons, pupils struggle to link their knowledge together and think deeper about key concepts. Leaders should ensure that the implementation of the curriculum consistently allows pupils to go beyond recalling facts and develop a deep body of knowledge in all subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
195 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,071 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Astrea Academy Dearne
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurel Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.2 |
| Wath Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Swinton Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.1 |
| Netherwood Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Glover
- Phone
- 01709892211
- Address
- Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9EW
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 146501
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.