Highgate Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highgate Primary Academy
Address: Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe
Town/City: Rotherham
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S63 9AS
Telephone Number: 01709 892160
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Astrea Academy Trust
Sponsor: Astrea Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Sunley
Capacity: 314
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 327 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.6%

Location and administration

URN: 138701
DfE Number: 370/2061
UKPRN: 10038683
UPRN: 100052203077
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley South (E14001075)
Electoral Ward: Dearne South (E05000982)

Easting & Northing: 445389E, 404287N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 2.11" N 1° 18' 59.53" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGMMM+H9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ben Brook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Kay Godfrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Laura Goodyear - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Beck King - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Martin Morrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Hannah Shotton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Laura Sunley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Nicky Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Joe Woffinden - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.