Benjamin Adlard Primary School shortlisted in national awards for commitment to inclusion
We are delighted to be able to share that Benjamin Adlard Primary School in Gainsborough has been shortlisted in the Inclusive School of the Year category for the TES Schools Awards 2025.
The primary school, which is in the bottom 6% nationally of the school deprivation indicator, has created a learning environment in which all pupils are supported to flourish and succeed, despite the obstacles many of them face.
A total of 77% of Benjamin Adlard’s pupils come from disadvantaged backgrounds, 41% are on the SEND register and 23% have English as an additional language. Despite this, the oversubscribed one-form-entry school saw 76% of its Key Stage 2 pupils achieve combined results in their SATs, compared to the national average of 59%, and 100% of Year 1 pupils passed the phonics test, significantly above the national average of 80%.
Creating an inclusive, positive, supportive culture and environment for all students sits at the heart of Anthem's inclusion strategy, and this is exemplified by the pupil experience at Benjamin Adlard School.
Headteacher Luke Lovelidge said: “We are hugely privileged to be shortlisted for this prestigious TES inclusion award, and I would like to thank everyone at the school for their hard work to make Benjamin Adlard the inclusive school it is.
“We are committed to creating a fully inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all and our team always goes the extra mile to make a difference to our pupils and the wider community and ensure that they feel valued.
“We champion inclusion, demonstrating that disadvantage and SEND do not determine outcomes. Through a strong relational approach and ongoing reflection, we ensure that for every child, every day, we make a difference.”
David Moran, Interim CEO of Anthem Schools Trust, said: “Congratulations to Luke and the whole team at Benjamin Adlard, who thoroughly deserve to be recognised for their work to ensure inclusion.
“We are extremely proud of this nurturing school with its high ambition and relentless commitment to improving and enriching children’s lives: it is a true beacon of excellence and an inspiration to others.”
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