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Astrea Academy Sheffield

Sheffield, S3 9BESecondaryAges 2–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
184 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
#1,491
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range2 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAndover Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 9BE
HeadteacherDavid Boyd Rachel Flemming
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils1,051
Free School Meals (FSM)56.3%
School Capacity1,051 / 1,095 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolICT SuiteGymnasiumTheatreSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsScience LabsAstro TurfArt StudiosLibraryTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingTennisHockeyRugbyCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsArt ClubGardeningYoung EnterpriseChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:35

Source: astreasheffield.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Astrea Academy Sheffield

Astrea Academy Sheffield has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.