Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School — Primary School in Mexborough

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Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

Mexborough, S64 0BE

242 Pupils

240 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

33.60% FSM %

119 Boys

123 Girls

About Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Mexborough, Doncaster, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Rachel Idell.

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	Doncaster
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Doncaster
Parliamentary Constituency	Doncaster North
Ward	Mexborough
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2016
UKPRN	10061942
URN	143581
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Anna Steed	Chair of Local Governing Body	04/12/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Donna Haywood	Local Governor	11/03/2025	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Idell	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Leithgoe	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Olivia Loveday	Local Governor	17/01/2024	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Miss Amy Mapplebeck	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Rev Edward Morrison	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Janine Sanderson	Local Governor	06/12/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Thorpe	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Montagu Academy

0.49 km • Mexborough

Other

Windhill Primary School

0.85 km • Mexborough

Other

The Laurel Academy

0.91 km • Mexborough

Other

New Pastures Primary School

0.97 km • Mexborough

Other

Highwoods Academy

1.32 km • Mexborough

Other

Swinton Queen Primary School

2.26 km • Mexborough

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Mexborough, Doncaster.

How many pupils does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has 242 pupils, with a capacity of 240.

What is the age range at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School?

The Head of School at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is Mrs Rachel Idell.

Where is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School located?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is at Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, S64 0BE, in the Doncaster local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School currently open?

Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Head of School

Mrs Rachel Idell

Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, S64 0BE

01709582619

www.mexboroughstjohn.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 143581

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026