Highgate Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Rotherham (Barnsley).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are committed to serving the families in our local community to the best of our ability. The current building originally opened in 1913 as two separate schools – Infant and Junior. The two schools were amalgamated in 1969 to serve children from 5-11 years. Recent improvements bringing light, wide corridors and a new-build extension give a spacious, airy and calm feel.
The Academy's aim is to provide a stimulating learning environment which will provide opportunities for each child to develop her or his potential to the full. We intend that each child will develop self-awareness and an understanding of the world in which he or she lives.
Moreover, we aim to develop positive attitudes towards learning, working together and caring about others; our aim is that children at Highgate Primary Academy will develop the skills needed to respond creatively and appropriately in different situations. Please click on the document below to view our most recent full Ofsted report and our Short Inspection Report.
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Supporting our Students
- Clubs and Activities
Key facts
- URN
- 138701
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Constituency
- Barnsley South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck King | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brook | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Hannah Shotton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Laura Sunley | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Kay Godfrey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Nicky Turner | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Martin Morrell Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Laura Goodyear Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2016 · term ended 2026 |
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