Astrea Academy Dearne vs Heather Garth Primary School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astrea Academy Dearne
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,071 students
Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Heather Garth Primary School Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 366 | #1196 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2968 of 4,090 | #12108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,071 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,071 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.astreadearne.org/ | www.heathergarth.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.8 vs 30.5).
- •Astrea Academy Dearne is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 221.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Astrea Academy Dearne better than Heather Garth Primary School Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Astrea Academy Dearne and Heather Garth Primary School Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astrea Academy Dearne: 1,071. Heather Garth Primary School Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astrea Academy Dearne and Heather Garth Primary School Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Astrea Academy Dearne is 267th of 366 and Heather Garth Primary School Academy is 1196th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).