Highgate Primary Academy

About Highgate Primary Academy

Highgate Primary Academy is an academy converter in Rotherham, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 356 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barnsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

356 / 314 (113%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Nicholas Lane, Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9AS

Phone

01709892160

Headteacher

Laura Sunley

Website

www.astreahighgate.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highgate Primary Academy?

Highgate Primary Academy is an academy converter in Rotherham, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Highgate Primary Academy have?

Highgate Primary Academy has 356 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Highgate Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Highgate Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highgate Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highgate Primary Academy is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Highgate Primary Academy?

Highgate Primary Academy is located at Nicholas Lane, Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 9AS.