Astrea Academy Dearne
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Goldthorpe Road Goldthorpe Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 9EW |
| Phone | 01709892211 |
| Reference Number | 146501 |
Astrea Academy Dearne has shown significant improvement since the appointment of the new headteacher, with the quality of education now deemed good. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to build and connect their knowledge effectively. While most pupils exhibit good behaviour, concerns remain regarding the school's approach to managing behaviour, which has raised some apprehensions among parents and students. Attendance is also an area needing improvement, contributing to some pupils missing valuable learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.45%
Girls: 48.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | 130 | 249 |
| 8 | 121 | 98 | 219 |
| 9 | 100 | 126 | 226 |
| 10 | 127 | 90 | 217 |
| 11 | 102 | 93 | 195 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
Strengths
- Rapid improvement in the quality of education since new leadership.
- Well-thought-out curriculum that connects new content to prior knowledge.
- Pupils benefit from a variety of extra-curricular activities.
- Positive atmosphere with reduced suspensions leading to fewer disruptions in learning.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils are regularly absent, affecting their learning.
- Not all pupils actively contribute in lessons or school activities.
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum affecting deep understanding.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 20 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 39 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 20 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 18 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 39 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 17 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 39 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 15 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 39 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 9 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 39 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 16 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 39 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 14 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 39 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 11 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 39 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 32 | 7 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 58 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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2.58 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
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