What did Ofsted judge Astrea Academy Sheffield's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Astrea Academy Sheffield's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Astrea Academy Sheffield?

Astrea Academy Sheffield has 1,070 pupils on roll.

What ages does Astrea Academy Sheffield take?

Astrea Academy Sheffield admits pupils aged 2 to 18.

Where is Astrea Academy Sheffield located?

Astrea Academy Sheffield is located in Sheffield, S3 9BE, Sheffield.

How do I apply to Astrea Academy Sheffield?

Astrea Academy Sheffield is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into Astrea Academy Sheffield?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Astrea Academy Sheffield was 1.616 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Astrea Academy Sheffield?

When Astrea Academy Sheffield has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment Area Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission; 3. Children of school-based staff — Children of school-based staff who have worked for the Trust for at least two years, or where the post is a shortage post, as determined by the Principal, and 4 further criteria. 22 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: A. Exceptional medical, social or special educational needs supported by a professional, prioritised within the applicable admission category. B. Where places cannot be separated by the above, random allocation managed by the LA.

What is the largest ethnic background at Astrea Academy Sheffield?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.5% of pupils at Astrea Academy Sheffield are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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1.616miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Astrea Academy Sheffield

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment Area Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission.
3Children of school-based staff — Children of school-based staff who have worked for the Trust for at least two years, or where the post is a shortage post, as determined by the Principal.
4Catchment Area — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who do not have a sibling at the school at the point of admission.
5Other Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission (outside catchment).
6Contributory Feeder School (Secondary Only) — Applicants whose children attend a designated linked feeder primary school (Byron Wood Primary School, Pye Bank CE Primary School) will be considered next. Document specifies this criterion applies to Year 7 (secondary) admissions only.
7Straight Line Distance — Remaining applications will be prioritised in accordance with the straight-line distance between their home address and the front entrance of the school.

If two applications tie: A. Exceptional medical, social or special educational needs supported by a professional, prioritised within the applicable admission category. B. Where places cannot be separated by the above, random allocation managed by the LA.

Criterion (f) 'Contributory Feeder School' is explicitly marked 'Secondary Only' and therefore may not apply to Reception admissions, though it appears within the same numbered list (clause 7) used for both Reception and Year 7.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Astrea Academy Sheffield: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Astrea Academy Sheffield's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Astrea Academy Sheffield's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Astrea Academy Sheffield?: Astrea Academy Sheffield has 1,070 pupils on roll.
What ages does Astrea Academy Sheffield take?: Astrea Academy Sheffield admits pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Astrea Academy Sheffield located?: Astrea Academy Sheffield is located in Sheffield, S3 9BE, Sheffield.
How do I apply to Astrea Academy Sheffield?: Astrea Academy Sheffield is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Astrea Academy Sheffield?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Astrea Academy Sheffield was 1.616 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Astrea Academy Sheffield?: When Astrea Academy Sheffield has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment Area Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission; 3. Children of school-based staff — Children of school-based staff who have worked for the Trust for at least two years, or where the post is a shortage post, as determined by the Principal, and 4 further criteria. 22 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: A. Exceptional medical, social or special educational needs supported by a professional, prioritised within the applicable admission category. B. Where places cannot be separated by the above, random allocation managed by the LA.
What is the largest ethnic background at Astrea Academy Sheffield?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.5% of pupils at Astrea Academy Sheffield are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Astrea Academy Sheffield, year by year →

How places are decided at Astrea Academy Sheffield

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment Area Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission.
3Children of school-based staff — Children of school-based staff who have worked for the Trust for at least two years, or where the post is a shortage post, as determined by the Principal.
4Catchment Area — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who do not have a sibling at the school at the point of admission.
5Other Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission (outside catchment).
6Contributory Feeder School (Secondary Only) — Applicants whose children attend a designated linked feeder primary school (Byron Wood Primary School, Pye Bank CE Primary School) will be considered next. Document specifies this criterion applies to Year 7 (secondary) admissions only.
7Straight Line Distance — Remaining applications will be prioritised in accordance with the straight-line distance between their home address and the front entrance of the school.

Astrea Academy Sheffield: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Astrea Academy Sheffield's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Astrea Academy Sheffield's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Astrea Academy Sheffield?: Astrea Academy Sheffield has 1,070 pupils on roll.
What ages does Astrea Academy Sheffield take?: Astrea Academy Sheffield admits pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Astrea Academy Sheffield located?: Astrea Academy Sheffield is located in Sheffield, S3 9BE, Sheffield.
How do I apply to Astrea Academy Sheffield?: Astrea Academy Sheffield is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Astrea Academy Sheffield?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Astrea Academy Sheffield was 1.616 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Astrea Academy Sheffield?: When Astrea Academy Sheffield has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment Area Siblings — Children who normally reside with a parent or person with parental responsibility in the catchment area and who will have a brother or sister at the academy on the day of admission; 3. Children of school-based staff — Children of school-based staff who have worked for the Trust for at least two years, or where the post is a shortage post, as determined by the Principal, and 4 further criteria. 22 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: A. Exceptional medical, social or special educational needs supported by a professional, prioritised within the applicable admission category. B. Where places cannot be separated by the above, random allocation managed by the LA.
What is the largest ethnic background at Astrea Academy Sheffield?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 31.5% of pupils at Astrea Academy Sheffield are recorded as Any other ethnic group. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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