Dinnington Community Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Sheffield (Rotherham).
Location
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This is our school motto. We want our children to explore concepts, ideas and the world around them. We want them to have access to a curriculum that inspires them and encourages them to strive for excellence.
Most of all, we want every member of our community to be a learner and we seek to encourage learners to become reflective so they are able to recognise the value of resilience and determination. We are proud to be a member of Whitewoods Primary Academy Trust. Child-centred – Our children are at the heart of all we do.
Collaborative – We work collaboratively, learning and supporting each other to maximise the achievement of our children and adults across the trust. Curious – We embrace new learning and promote curiosity in all, always striving to improve, keeping 'the main thing the main thing'.
Challenging – We set ourselves and our children aspirational targets and are open to professional challenge and support .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 141771
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Constituency
- Rother Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (3 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Bev Witham | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanne Evans | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr David Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Martin Smith Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
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