Located in Doncaster, Astrea Academy Woodfields is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Astrea Academy Woodfields currently has around 714 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 48.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 14.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.7%. other white pupils make up about 12%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Weston Road, Doncaster, DN4 8ND
Website: https://www.astreawoodfields.org/
Telephone: 01302312140
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Doncaster
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Scales
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 146370

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 714
Number of Boys: 348
Number of Girls: 366

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 14.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British49.70%355
Other White12.00%86
African9.20%66
Gypsy/Roma8.80%63
Other (any other ethnic group)5.70%41
Pakistani2.20%16
Other Mixed2.10%15
Other Asian1.80%13
Indian1.80%13
White and Asian1.30%9
Other Black1.10%8
Unclassified1.10%8
Chinese1.00%7
White and Black African0.80%6
Caribbean0.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.40%3
Bangladeshi0.30%2
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.45)
Of the 105 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 95 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.45
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
-0.21
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
30%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
35%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
40%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
36.2
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
43.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carr Lodge Academy
Grady Drive , Balby DN4 8GA
3out of 4 666 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield Primary School
Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA
- not rated 698 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield Primary School
Gurney Road , Balby DN4 8LA
- not rated 698 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Mallard Academy
Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU
- not rated 1,707 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Balby Central Primary Academy
Littlemoor Lane , Balby DN4 0LL
3out of 4 1,787 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warmsworth Middle School
Mill Lane , Warmsworth DN4 9RG
- not rated 3,198 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Astrea Academy Woodfields
Weston Road , DN4 8ND
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Balby Carr Community Academy
Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND
- not rated 135 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Balby Carr Community Sports and Science College
Weston Road , Balby DN4 8ND
- not rated 135 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
XP School
Middle Bank , DN4 5NG
3out of 4 2,200 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
XP East
Middle Bank , DN4 5NG
2out of 4 2,337 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balby Middle School
Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY
- not rated 1,606 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield Middle School
Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HU
- not rated 2,036 yd Community school Not Applicable More About School
Hexthorpe Middle School
Urban Road , DN4 0HH
- not rated 2,045 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carr House Middle School
Danum Road , DN4 5HF
- not rated 3,022 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ellers Middle School
St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU
- not rated 3,242 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
More Than Ed Independent School
Cherry Tree Court , Cherry Tree Way Woodfield Park DN4 8QN
- not rated 636 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Journey Education Group
Oak Tree Lodge , Tickhill Road DN4 8QN
- not rated 636 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School
1 Hall Flat Lane , Balby DN4 8PT
- not rated 1,280 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cedar Special School
Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT
- not rated 1,525 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Maple Medical PRU
Cedar Road , Balby DN4 9HT
3out of 4 1,530 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.