A Fond Farewell to Our Chair of Governors
Today, we share a special message of gratitude to Helen Walker, who is stepping down after seven years of incredible service as a Governor at Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary, including her exceptional leadership as our Chair of Governors. Helen has been so much more than a leader behind the scenes. She has been a familiar face […]
KS2 Christmas Show
We’re feeling very Christmassy after our KS2 Christmas Show yesterday morning! The children performed beautifully and it was lovely to welcome our families into school to share in the festive fun. All of our students showed how they follow The Ashwood Way – demonstrating respect, responsibility, resilience and enthusiasm both on stage and behind the […]
WPT Staff Awards 2025
On Friday 28th November, Wickersley Partnership Trust hosted its fifth annual Staff Awards. Ashwood colleagues joined staff from across the Trust to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and commitment that go into ensuring the very best outcomes for our students. We are thrilled to announce that our very own Mr Muscroft was a proud award […]
Popcorn Making With WPT Catering
Class 4 had a fantastic afternoon when the WPT Catering Team visited Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary to deliver a hands-on popcorn-making session as part of our work on healthy eating and making balanced choices. The children learned how popcorn can be a fun and healthy snack when prepared the right way – using minimal oil and natural flavourings instead […]
Rawmarsh Ashwood Students Bring Joy to Rotherham Care Home
Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School students are continuing to make a difference in the community through a long-standing partnership with Broadacres Care Home. The partnership started back in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when our students became pen pals with residents who were unable to receive visitors due to lockdown restrictions. What began […]
WPT Schools Awarded Music Mark of Recognition
Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) has been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality in Music Education for the 2025/26 academic year – a testament to our Trust’s commitment to providing exceptional and inclusive Music opportunities. The Music Mark of Recognition is a new national programme from Music Mark, the UK’s leading organisation […]
Y6 and FS2 Friends Read Together
Our Y6 and F2 friends loved reading together earlier this week. Moments like these remind us how powerful reading can be – building friendships, sparking joy and creating a lifelong love of reading! #WeListenToOthers
Early Reading and Phonics at Rawmarsh Ashwood
At Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School, we believe that learning to read is the most important thing your child will do in the early years. Reading opens the door to all other learning, so we make it our top priority. We follow the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme to teach phonics (the sounds letters make). This […]
STEM-tastic Fun for Y5 and Y6
On Monday, our Year 5 and 6 students had an exciting opportunity to take part in a hands-on STEM session led by Elevation X in partnership with YPO. The session was packed with energy! Children explored different types of energy, including renewable, non-renewable, and sustainable sources. They also got stuck into some real engineering by […]
FS2 Mathematicians
FS2 have already completed so much Maths learning, and the children’s enthusiasm has been really shining through! Our Maths Area has quickly become a favourite during free play, with many children choosing to spend time sorting, matching, and categorising different items and shapes. As a class we have been focusing on 1, 2, 3, playing […]
