Welcome to Our School

Highwoods Academy is a successful, popular and thriving primary school on the outskirts of Mexborough. If you are already a member of our school community, we hope the site enables you to access all the information you need and also to share in recognising and celebrating our achievements.

If you do not already know us, we hope our website will give you an insight into life at Highwoods Academy. If you would like to find out more, please contact us to arrange a visit- we would be delighted to show you around.

Highwoods Academy

Learning Together - Growing Together - Aiming High!

Vision

In our caring and inclusive community, we nurture the whole child - academically, socially and emotionally - so that every child feels safe, valued and inspired to learn. Through a rich and engaging curriculum, we encourage curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, while supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them to grow in confidence.

We celebrate each child’s unique strengths and achievements, guiding them to become kind, resilient and thoughtful individuals. Together, we prepare our children for the next stage of their lives, empowering them to take their place in the world as confident, responsible and compassionate citizens.

Learning together, growing together, aiming high!

Ethos

At our school, we are proud to be a caring and inclusive community where every child feels safe, happy and valued. We know that children learn best when they feel secure and supported, and we work hard to ensure that every child is recognised as an individual.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child. Alongside strong academic teaching, we place great importance on children’s personal development, wellbeing and emotional health. Our rich and engaging curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity and build a genuine love of learning.

We celebrate each child’s unique strengths and achievements, helping them to grow in confidence and resilience. Through our shared values, we support children to develop kindness, respect and a sense of responsibility towards others.

We work in close partnership with parents and carers, recognising the vital role you play in your child’s education. Together, we prepare our children for the next stage of their lives, equipping them with the skills, confidence and compassion they need to thrive and make a positive contribution to society.

Our 5 Core Values for our whole school community:

Responsibility

Kindness

Respect

Resilience

Trust

Working in collaboration with

Empowering Minds Academy Trust

Inspire, Empower, Achieve – Together!