Hunningley Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Barnsley (Barnsley).
Location
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Welcome to Hunningley Primary Academy on behalf of all our staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Hunningley Primary Academy, a school for children aged from 3 - 11 years old that proudly serves the communities of Stairfoot and Kendray in Barnsley.
Hunningley Primary Academy is proud to be a part of the United Learning Trust; a national group of academies and independent schools that aims to bring out the best in everyone . Our school shares this belief that every child can thrive given the right teaching and support.
Our school is a very special place which can be felt the minute you walk through our doors and our ethos of kindness and belonging is evident in everything we do. We are above all, a school family where children, staff and their families are welcomed and valued, and all are given every opportunity to shine brightly and experience new and exciting things.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 144037
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- 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
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Graham | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Wendy Gourlay | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Karen Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Janine Astley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Geoff Hopwood | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Kylie Losper | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jack Parker | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Graham | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Karen Smith Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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