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Astrea Academy Dearne
Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9EW, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,106
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, only 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 20%, indicating that fewer students are pursuing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.2 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
White Other3.9%
Black African3.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.52890, -1.30526 · S63 9EW
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146501
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.astreadearne.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Astrea Academy Dearne rated by Ofsted?
Astrea Academy Dearne was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Astrea Academy Dearne a good school?
Astrea Academy Dearne scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Astrea Academy Dearne in GCSEs?
Astrea Academy Dearne achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.2. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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