Astrea Academy Trust

06/10/2026

John Richardson left £8,000 to his former school, having never forgot the "kindness" he was shown.

05/10/2026

Happy World Teachers' Day!

Today, we celebrate the dedication, expertise and compassion of teachers across our trust and beyond.

Every day, they inspire curiosity, nurture confidence and help young people realise their potential. Thank you for the difference you make in our schools ❤️

01/10/2026

Congratulations to everyone at Waverley Academy on a fantastic Ofsted report!

Inspectors praised the academy's calm and orderly environment, strong attendance, inclusive culture and the warm, positive relationships between pupils and staff.

A brilliant reflection of the dedication of the whole school community 👏

Inspectors say pupils at Waverley Academy attain well and enjoy “warm and positive” relationships with adults. Waverley Academy is proud to have received an excellent Ofsted report after an inspection in September. Inspectors praised Waverley for establishing a “calm and orderly environment”...

29/09/2026

We'd like to express a huge well done to our colleagues at The Hill Primary Academy for achieving a Gold Award by the charity ParentKind 🌟

This award, which is the highest level, was given in recognition that The Hill has created a culture where families feel welcomed, heard and valued and that the school’s “exceptional practice” lies in the depth of trust it has built with families.

The Hill Primary Academy in Thurnscoe, has been recognised for the work it does to make sure parents feel welcome at and part of the school community. The Hill is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Gold Award by the charity ParentKind under its Parent Friendly Schools scheme and is o...

18/09/2026

Teaching and Learning: Bringing Booklets to Life

Come and see what makes our academies different. You'll gain practical professional development, learn more about our approach to teaching and learning, and have the opportunity to meet the team.

🔵 30th September - Sheffield
🔵 7th October - Cambridgeshire

Find out more and book via the link below:
https://www.astreaacademytrust.org/join-us/teaching-at-astrea-bringing-booklets-to-life-event/

16/09/2026

We were thrilled to celebrate this exciting development with
Longsands Academy staff, students and local community ❤️

This important investment will allow our Sixth Form students to thrive, whilst providing a community space for St Neots.

The principal of Longsands Academy, Umara Qureshi, officially opened the newly refurbished Sixth Form centre on Thursday 10th September. The Sixth Form in St Neots sits in a building that is separate to the main school but situated on the main school site. Guests including Ian Sollom MP, the Ma...

11/09/2026

Our Primary Regional Director, Joanne Powell, explains how a shared curriculum can offer not only invaluable practical benefits, but it can also empower teachers to bring learning to life.

Talk of teachers being told from the top which PowerPoints to use in their lessons has sparked criticism of curriculum centralisation, but what is really happening in trusts? Jasmine Norden investigates

08/09/2026

Our trust catering team recently visited Astrea Academy Dearne to deliver an engaging cookery masterclass for students.

A fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence and learn from our talented catering professionals! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

02/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome back scholars and staff across our schools for the start of a new academic year this week.

Here's to another year filled with learning, ambition, achievement and success!

21/08/2026

This year's GCSE results tell a powerful story of progress, with Astrea scholars achieving record outcomes and performing above the national average across core subjects.

In addition, our most disadvantaged scholars achieved their strongest results to date - with improvements across every measure.

Together, these results demonstrate what is possible when young people are supported to aim high and achieve their potential 🌟

We look forward to continuing our journey together in September ❤️