Denaby Main Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Doncaster (Doncaster).
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
Denaby Main Primary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school where children are supported to achieve their best in all areas of learning. We are proud to be part of the Astrea Academy Trust, which supports our mission to provide every child with the opportunity to succeed through ambition, curiosity and care.
We place great importance on positive relationships and strong values, creating a school culture built on respect, kindness and teamwork. Children at Denaby Main are encouraged to be independent thinkers, responsible citizens and proud of who they are. We welcome families into school life and work in close partnership to support every child's journey.
Denaby Main Primary Academy is located in Denaby Main, within Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire, close to Barnsley and Rotherham. We currently have 7 classes of children across the school with children aged between 3 and 11 years.
We are a small and friendly, family school committed to giving all children the best possible education and care so that they make a successful start on their learning journey.
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
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 143514
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Webb | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hawksby | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Cheryl Thompson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Georgina Rusling | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Joanna White | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Kim Davies | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Claire Braithwaite | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Samantha Day Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
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