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Astrea Academy Sheffield

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Co Headteacher David Boyd Rachel Flemming

corporate_fareASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSheffield, S3 9BE

language Visit Website phone 01145539110

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

988

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Sheffield

#1,679 of 4,024 nationally

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Astrea Academy Sheffield is a Free schools primary school in Sheffield, serving ages 2-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 42% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Astrea Academy Sheffield is a free schools in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 2-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,070 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #13 in Sheffield and #1,679 of 4,024 nationally. 50.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 7% achieving the higher standard.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 47.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 19.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

46.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

50.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

66.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.5%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)63.60%

Triple Science Entry16.10%

EBacc Slot Score13.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

45.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

46.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

68.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.5%

Entering EBacc40.70%

EBacc APS4.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

37.30%

Entering EBacc31.00%

EBacc APS3.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.88

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

91.5%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91.5%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.9%

Achieving A*–A25.5%

Achieving A*–B47.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered10

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

47%

LA 56%

Reading57% LA 70%

Writing57% LA 65%

Maths60% LA 69%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

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Write

Maths

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	—	—	—	—	#1,751 / 4,024	#14	#1,679	#1	—	—	—
2025	#10,884 / 3,948	#78	#12,007	#1	#1,974 / 3,948	#16	#1,897	#1	#1,119	—	—
2024	—	—	—	—	#2,388 / 4,450	#17	#2,435	#1,530	—	—	—
2023	—	—	—	—	#2,176 / 4,321	#17	#2,044	#1,549	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 November 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2022-11-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

16.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.3%(77 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,051 pupils. During this period, there were 172 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 16.4%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,051	172	16.4%	0.8%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,059	237	22.4%	0.9%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,016	192	18.9%	0.8%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,025	219	21.4%	0.7%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,003	270	26.9%	0.8%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	989	186	18.8%	0.7%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	988	195	19.7%	0.6%	6
2022/23 (Autumn term)	965	256	26.5%	0.6%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	806	155	19.2%	0.5%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	809	81	10.0%	0.5%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	793	96	12.1%	0.5%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	599	29	4.8%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	592	5	0.8%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	576	10	1.7%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	392	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	392	7	1.8%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	360	8	2.2%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	176	5	2.8%	0.4%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	163	6	3.7%	0.5%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	151	17	11.3%	0.5%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 11 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

48%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree28%

disagree25%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree25%

agree30%

disagree25%

strongly disagree15%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree18%

disagree21%

strongly disagree24%

don't know3%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes15%

no85%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree30%

agree19%

disagree15%

strongly disagree30%

Don't know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree39%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree36%

disagree22%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree19%

disagree21%

strongly disagree22%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes47%

no53%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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