Welcome to Adwick Primary School

Adwick Primary School, nestled in the Woodlands area to the north of Doncaster city centre, is a vibrant, large split-site primary school that deeply values its community connections. We are committed to creating an educational environment where the community is integral to every aspect of school life.

Our vision is clear: we aim for all our pupils to possess both the social and academic skills necessary for successful living in the 21st century, within their local community and beyond. At Adwick Primary, we believe in fostering a culture where our design principles not only define our educational approach but also drive our school improvement initiatives.

These principles are anchored in our strong commitment to character values, which form the foundation of our school’s culture and ethos. We emphasise the importance of pupil and staff, encouraging active participation, leadership, and voice from all members of our school community. Equity is at the core of our approach, aiming to create equality and ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

We proudly uphold the philosophy that we are all learners – both pupils and staff. This lifelong learning approach is reflected in our commitment to providing high-quality and purposeful 21st-century learning experiences that are meaningful and impactful.

Underpinning all these elements are our core character values—compassion, integrity, courage, respect, and ambition. These values are critical as they guide both pupils and staff in their daily interactions and personal growth, ensuring that our school not only excels academically but also thrives as a compassionate, respectful, and ambitious community.

  • Regional director – Mrs Hutchinson

  • Principal – Mr Dukes

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Our vision is: for all of our pupils to have the social and academic competence for successful 21st century living in their community and beyond. 🏫

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“Ambitious for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they receive good support and achieve well.“

Ofsted Report

“Focus on Reading: There is a strong emphasis on teaching reading, with high-quality training for teachers and effective support for pupils who need extra help.“

Ofsted Report

“Engaged and Resilient Pupils: Pupils listen carefully, focus well on their activities, are keen to join discussions, and demonstrate resilience when facing difficulties.“

Ofsted Report

“Pupils Enjoy School: Pupils are enthusiastic about their lessons and enjoy attending school.“

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“High Expectations from Leaders: School leaders have high expectations, understand what needs to improve, and staff work well together to share ideas and support each other.“

Ofsted Report

“Effective Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities and providing good support for vulnerable pupils.“

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“Broad Curriculum: Leaders provide a broad range of subjects, which are well-planned, helping pupils remember what they learn.“

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“Extra-curricular Activities: Extra-curricular clubs are well attended, and pupils regularly go on school trips that enhance their classroom learning.“

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“Calm and Orderly Environment: The school environment is described as calm and orderly, with good behavior from pupils.“

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“Effective Pastoral Support: The pastoral team provides good support for vulnerable pupils, helping them stay safe and enjoy healthy relationships.“

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“Strong Early Years Provision: The early years provision is effective, with strong relationships between adults and pupils, a well-organized environment, and activities that enthuse children.“

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“Supportive and Safe Environment: Pupils feel safe, understand that bullying is rare, and know that adults are there to help if needed.“

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