Highgate Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nicholas Lane Goldthorpe Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 9AS |
| Phone | 01709892160 |
| Reference Number | 138701 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 349 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.86%
Girls: 48.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| 2 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| 3 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 4 | 18 | 28 | 46 |
| 5 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 6 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-11-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-06 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-02-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Dearne Highgate Primary School | ||
| 2009-10-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-07-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-10-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-07-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 16 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 16 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 24 | 3 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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0.55 miles |
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Carrfield Primary Academy
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0.58 miles |
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Goldthorpe Primary Academy
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0.72 miles |
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Heather Garth Primary School Academy
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0.81 miles |
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Lacewood Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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Gooseacre Primary Academy
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1.21 miles |
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The Hill Primary Academy
Tudor Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 0DS |
1.3 miles |
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Sandhill Primary School
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1.81 miles |
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Barnburgh Primary Academy
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2 miles |
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All Saints Academy Darfield
School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9EU |
2.25 miles |
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Wath Victoria Primary School
Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7AD |
2.31 miles |
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Highwoods Academy
Highwoods Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9ES |
2.35 miles |
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Wath Church of England Primary School
Barnsley Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6PY |
2.49 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG |
2.57 miles |
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Montagu Academy
Park Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9PH |
2.57 miles |
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Wath Central Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG |
2.61 miles |
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Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0BE |
2.65 miles |
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Highfield Farm Primary School
Stokewell Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6NF |
2.75 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9LT |
2.8 miles |
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Windhill Primary School
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2.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Astrea Academy Dearne
Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9EW |
0.56 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG |
1.32 miles |
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The Laurel Academy
Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD |
2.27 miles |
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Wath Academy
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
2.79 miles |
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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ |
3.05 miles |
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Milton School
Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8QG |
3.09 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
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3.34 miles |
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Swinton Academy
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW |
3.48 miles |
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De Warenne Academy
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4.68 miles |
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Pennine View School
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4.82 miles |
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Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA |
4.83 miles |
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Minsthorpe Community College
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4.86 miles |