Hexthorpe Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Doncaster (Doncaster).
Location
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Hexthorpe Primary Academy is a large and expanding school situated in the village of Hexthorpe, close to Balby and Doncaster city centre. We are committed to creating a positive, rewarding learning environment where all pupils can learn and grow.
Our aim is to provide a stimulating, safe, and caring environment where children develop academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. We believe in providing the best education for every child and work in partnership with parents, families, and the wider community to achieve this.
As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we uphold the values of Scholarship, Curiosity, Tenacity, Aspiration, and Unity. These values underpin our knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to prepare children for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
At Hexthorpe Primary, we celebrate diversity and foster an environment of care, support, and inclusivity, ensuring every child is equipped to thrive.
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
- 143194
- 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
- Doncaster
- Constituency
- Doncaster Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Purdy | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niamh Setterington | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Wayne Smeaton | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Darren Hill | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Jeni Ward | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Kelly Garbett | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Aimee Roddam Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record