The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Sunley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · 899m away
Carrfield Primary Academy
Primary · 929m away
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Lacewood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gooseacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
The Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highgate Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Highgate Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highgate Primary Academy?
Highgate Primary Academy currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highgate Primary Academy take?
Highgate Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highgate Primary Academy?
Highgate Primary Academy is in Rotherham, S63 9AS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highgate Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Highgate Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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