Astrea Academy Dearne

An inclusive, welcoming and happy school serving the community of Goldthorpe, Barnsley.

[Richard Tutt @richardtutt]

'Weekend Winners' @AstreaDearne @astreaacademies
Whatever it takes mindset...

[Kay Child @MrsChildDearne]

Celebrating our hot chocolate winners yesterday! Scholars who show up each day, work hard and show kindness to others! @AstreaDearne

[Astrea Academy Trust @astreaacademies]

We’re incredibly proud to share that the trust has won two awards at the 2026 nEdEx School & Trust Leadership Awards! 🎉

🏆 Most Improved Trust of the Year
🏆 Trust of the Year 2026 - Large

A huge congratulations goes to Hexthorpe Primary Academy, who were also finalists!

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

ONE more day until half term 🎉

Let’s finish this half term strong and make tomorrow count!

Year 11s - we’re so proud of you all and tomorrow is all about celebrating YOU!

Be in school tomorrow to be part of all the amazing things happening across the academy! You can do it!

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Just 10 school days to go until half term ✨
Let’s finish strong and make every day count!
Be in school, be on time and make the most of every opportunity as part of our #MakeMayCount initiative 🙌
Attend today. Achieve tomorrow.
#AstreaDearne #AttendanceMatters

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Feel Good Friday is TOMORROW! 💙

Make sure you’re in school!

REMINDER - Y11 100% breakfast (sports studies scholars, your breakfast will be served at 8am to get you ready for the exam!) 📚

Let’s end the week the right way! 🙌

#FeelGoodFriday #AstreaDearne #AttendanceMatters

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Make May Count, Dearne! 💙
Just 14 days until half term - every day in school is a chance to learn, grow and be part of something great.
We love celebrating amazing attendance - so show up, get involved and let’s achieve together 🎉
#MakeMayCount #BeInEveryDay #AttendanceMatters

[Kay Child @MrsChildDearne]

Tonight we have held our first Y11 Nightclub Intervention! Scholars are so committed and engaged and want to get the best grades possible! I am so proud of each and everyone of them!❤️

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

It was our Year 9 girls’ turn last night! A huge thank you to our dedicated staff who gave up their own time on a Friday evening to provide this opportunity for our students to watch Leeds Rhinos Netball.

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Miss Coyle delivering staff CPD this afternoon, further upskilling our team to strengthen quality first teaching of literacy.

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Great to see Team English enjoying our weekly lunchtime quiz 🧠
Mr Atkinson earned a hot chocolate ☕ for his engaging lessons, and Mrs Boothroyd & Ms Coyle were recognised for their dedication across the academy 🌟

Celebrating our people matters 👏

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

#StormChandra wasn’t stopping Mrs Glover and Mr Arezoo. Out on Year 11 home visits, reinforcing the importance of attendance and ensuring every scholar is supported back into school 👏

[David Scales @MrDavidScales]

I very much welcome the Lords amendment on social media and the recent additional restrictions on phones in schools nationally. The tide on phones has turned!

https://t.co/uvYSW6DdMZ

[Rebekah Ramsden @Rebekah_Ramsden]

There are some really exciting leadership opportunities coming up across our brilliant secondary schools in Cambridgeshire.
If you want to join strong teams making a real difference, reach out for a conversation. You genuinely won’t regret it! @CottenhamVC @AstreaErnulf

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Staff CPD this afternoon focused on Literacy, strengthening our practice to ensure high-quality learning is carefully planned and delivered for all our scholars

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

This morning’s #MorningMeeting focused on the importance of #Attendance.

Led by Mrs. Cesca Knight, the session explored why showing up matters—linking strong attendance to improved learning outcomes and future career opportunities.

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

🎉 Happy new year, we can’t wait to welcome our scholars back tomorrow!

⏰ Remember to set an alarm to be here by 8:25!

🗓️ Here’s some of the exciting things happening this half term, be in to be involved!

#attendtoachieve #attendancematters

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Starting the year with clarity and purpose at AAD. Our INSET day was centred on school culture — because how we work together shapes everything our students experience.

[Astrea Academy Dearne @AstreaDearne]

Really encouraging to see our middle leaders delivering carousel sessions today. A brilliant opportunity for staff to grow, share expertise, and develop as trainers and trainees.

[SGOHorizon @SgoHorizon]

It’s been an action packed week! Thanks so much to @AstreaDearne @BarnsleyAcadem1 @horizon_cc for the sports leaders who ran the y5/6 sports hall athletics. We all had a great time with the primary children. ☺️