SchoolScoresAstrea Academy Sheffield
Free school · All-through, ages 2 to 18 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Andover Street, Sheffield, S3 9BE
0114 553 9110 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
47% — 12 points below the Sheffield average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 47% |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
135 pupils in this year group.
47% — 5 points above the Sheffield average, and 1 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.4 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
139 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Sheffield average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 29% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 40% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
16 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 26% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 47% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.5 | 35.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 51 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 12 | 0% | 17% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Sociology | 6 | 0% | 50% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics, Psychology, Art and Design (Fine Art), Arabic, Italian, Persian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sheffield. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 165 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 184 |
| Of those, offered a place | 158 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 240 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 56.2% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 27th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.0% | 22.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.4% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 50.4 | 35.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 10.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 0.76% | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 28th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 68% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bethany School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention
- UTC Sheffield City Centre 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fir Vale Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- All Saints' Catholic High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-Act Parkwood Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Don Valley 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VII School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sheffield High School GDST 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 66% A*/A at A level
- Longley Park Sixth Form Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Astrea Academy Sheffield's Ofsted rating?
Astrea Academy Sheffield was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 November 2022.
How did Astrea Academy Sheffield do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Astrea Academy Sheffield oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 184 families put Astrea Academy Sheffield as their first choice for 165 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 158 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145864.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.