Astrea Academy Sheffield

About Astrea Academy Sheffield

Astrea Academy Sheffield is a school that parents in the city are clearly keen to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 245 applications for 170 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.44. Of those applicants, 184 put it as their first preference, and 160 of those were offered a spot. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and it's backed up by the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, which rated it Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. With a capacity of 1095 and currently 1051 pupils on roll, the school is running near full, which only adds to the competition for places. For families weighing up their options in Sheffield, this is a school that clearly resonates with the community.

Academically, Astrea Academy Sheffield is performing solidly against a challenging local backdrop. Its Progress 8 score of 0.01 is exactly in line with the national average, and significantly above the Sheffield local authority average of -0.4. That places the school 7th out of 29 secondary schools in the city, putting it in the top 25% locally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 42.3, and 62.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school's English Progress 8 score is notably strong at 0.29, while maths is a touch below average at -0.02. The EBacc average point score is 3.77, with 31% of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects. Nationally, the school ranks 1491 out of 3141 schools on Progress 8, placing it comfortably in the middle tier of schools across the country.

The school offers a broad range of facilities that you might expect from a larger all-through academy, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a sixth form centre. There is also a nursery provision, making it a genuine 2-18 option for families. The SEND provision is comprehensive, covering ten different needs from dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder and physical disability. The clubs and sports on offer are varied, with everything from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Model UN to rugby and hockey. Given its strong Progress 8 relative to the local average, its oversubscribed status, and its all-through structure, this school will particularly suit families who want a stable, well-regarded secondary option in Sheffield and who are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process.

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