Astrea Academy Woodfields
Weston Road, Doncaster, DN4 8NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Astrea Academy Woodfields is a secondary school in Doncaster for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 19th of 21 secondary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 3 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Astrea Academy Woodfields has improved rapidly since its previous inspection. The culture within the school has been transformed. Pupils and staff appreciate the actions that leaders have taken to improve the quality of education. Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum that is well taught by passionate and knowledgeable teachers. Although not reflected in published outcomes in 2023, pupils are now developing a rich body of knowledge across the curriculum. The school has high expectations. Most pupils behave extremely well. They feel happy and safe. Pupils understand and value the consistent approach to behaviour. Some pupils do not meet the school's high expectations. Leaders act swiftly to ensure the learning environment remains calm and productive. This results in suspensions for some pupils. There is extensive support for these pupils and the number of suspensions is reducing. Pupils' personal development is a sharp focus for the school. Leaders ensure that pupils develop a rich set of experiences to build cultural capital and broaden their horizons. This includes visits to universities, museums and a wide range of extra- curricular opportunities. The school is in the final of a national poetry competition that will take place in the Globe Theatre in London.
What the school should improve
- Due to the weaker quality of education in the past, some older pupils did not make as much progress as they could have by the end of key stage 4, including in national assessments. This impacts the extent to which they are well prepared for their next steps in education, training or employment. Leaders should continue to implement their plans to address these gaps to ensure pupils make better progress by the end of Year 11.
- Some pupils do not attend lessons often enough due to poor attendance or suspension. This means that they miss out on valuable learning. Leaders should continue to implement their plans to ensure these continue to improve attendance and reduce suspensions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
112 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
662 pupils on roll
Schools near Astrea Academy Woodfields
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
| XP East | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 36.9 |
| Doncaster UTC | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.6 |
| Hall Cross Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Sir Thomas Wharton Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 43.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Southall
- Phone
- 01302312140
- Address
- Weston Road, Doncaster, DN4 8ND
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 146370
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.