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Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face. Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.
Rowena Hackwood
Chief Executive Officer
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‘Warm and welcoming’ Thurnscoe primary is ‘uncompromising in its aspiration for pupils’
++ Ofsted inspectors say Gooseacre Primary Academy in Thurnscoe is a good school in all categories and has a highly ambitious curriculum ++ ++ Inspectors say pupils are polite, courteous and committed learners ++ Gooseacre Primary Academy in Thurnscoe, part of Astrea Academy Trust, has been praised for offering its pupils a good education in

Hilltoppers praised by Ofsted for its nurturing and happy environment
++ Ofsted inspectors rate The Hilltoppers in Thurnscoe as a “good” nursery, with “outstanding” behaviour and attitudes ++ The Hilltoppers nursery, which is based at The Hill Primary Academy in Thurnscoe, Rotherham, is celebrating after receiving an excellent report from Ofsted. The Hilltoppers, which is part of Astrea Academy Trust, was inspected in February and

Cottenham Village College have been awarded a £646,000 grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation to build a new 3G pitch and refurbish changing facilities, to help turbocharge women’s and girls’ football in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. The new pitch at CVC will be one of at least 30 set to benefit from