Highgate Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Nicholas Lane, S63 9AS |
| School Website | www.astreahighgate.org |
| Telephone | 1709892160 |
| URN | 138701 |
School Census
| Total | 351 |
| Girls/Boys | 165/186 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 107 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/02/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/02/2013 | Good |
| 13/10/2009 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/10/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 102.0 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 4.8 |
| Maths Progress | 5.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 20% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 20% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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