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Highgate Primary Academy

Nicholas Lane, Rotherham, S63 9AS
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Highgate Primary Academy
Rotherham, S63 9AS
356 Pupils
314 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
38.60% FSM %
182 Boys
174 Girls
About Highgate Primary Academy

Highgate Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rotherham, Barnsley, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 356 pupils on roll. School capacity: 314. Current headteacher: Laura Sunley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley South
Ward Dearne South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038683
URN 138701
Data Last Updated 13-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Beck King Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Joe Woffinden Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2019 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ben Brook Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Elected by parents
Jodie Cooper Local Governor 23/05/2023 19/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kay Godfrey Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Laura Goodyear Local Governor 01/09/2016 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Martin Morrell Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Hannah Shotton Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Elected by parents
Laura Sunley Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nicky Turner Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highgate Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rotherham, Barnsley.
Highgate Primary Academy has 356 pupils, with a capacity of 314.
Highgate Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Highgate Primary Academy is Mrs Laura Sunley.
Highgate Primary Academy is at Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9AS, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Highgate Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Highgate Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Sunley
Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9AS
01709892160
www.astreahighgate.org
Location
S63 9AS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138701
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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