Astrea Academy Dearne

About Astrea Academy Dearne

Astrea Academy Dearne is an academy converter in Rotherham, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,106 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 (2025/26). 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barnsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,106 / 1,200 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Goldthorpe Road, Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9EW

Phone

01709892211

Principal

Emma Glover

Website

https://www.astreadearne.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Astrea Academy Dearne?

Astrea Academy Dearne is an academy converter in Rotherham, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Astrea Academy Dearne have?

Astrea Academy Dearne has 1,106 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Astrea Academy Dearne's Ofsted rating?

Astrea Academy Dearne was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Astrea Academy Dearne perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Astrea Academy Dearne achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.

Is Astrea Academy Dearne part of an academy trust?

Yes — Astrea Academy Dearne is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Astrea Academy Dearne?

Astrea Academy Dearne is located at Goldthorpe Road, Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9EW.