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The Dearne Academy
- Secondary
- Barnsley S63 9EW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Knowledge gaps identified and addressed; improvements in design and delivery of curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour systems improved atmosphere, but concerns remain.
Strengths and Challenges: Significant impact on staff workload and well-being.
Communication: Leaders should ensure parents are fully onboard with action plans.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Actions improved pupil behavior and education quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Raising expectations and implementing new policies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders track suspensions and offer additional support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Proactive safeguarding measures; high priority maintained.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities like sports, Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned guidance with helpful future options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Carefully planned curriculum; staff understands pupil needs.
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The Dearne Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1114 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This philosophy is universally accepted as a good moral code to live by and can be a positive principle that all those working at Astrea Dearne can aspire to. Students should be urged to practise this guiding principle in their interactions with others. So our shared value words of Respect, Determination, Courage, Dignity, Honesty, Trust, Inclusivity, Kindness, Enthusiasm and Ambition should be encouraged when dealing with others, so ensuring our special ethos is active not passive and Astrea Dearne's special nature is self-evident.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 15.1 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 48% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 40.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 2.51 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 6.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.6 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Dearne Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1