About Us

Welcome! My name is Nicola Tribe, and I am proud to serve as Headteacher of Adcote School. Over the past 12 wonderful years, I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside this incredible community, advancing from Head of Sixth Form to Deputy Head, and now embracing the fantastic role of Headteacher. Having been a part of Adcote for a decade, I have a deep understanding of what makes our school unique and what our brilliant Adcote girls need to thrive.

With a background in structural engineering, I am passionate about fostering creativity and problem-solving skills that prepare our students for an exciting and dynamic future. Outside of school, I cherish time with my family and enjoy unwinding with hobbies like 3D model building and astronomy, both of which keep me inspired by the intricacies of design and the vastness of the universe. It’s a joy to bring this same sense of wonder and innovation to the vibrant life of Adcote School.

As Deputy Head Teaching and Learning, and Head of Performing Arts at Adcote School, I am dedicated to fostering academic excellence and creative expression. I oversee curriculum development and ensure students achieve their academic potential while championing the performing arts as a vital part of holistic education. I hope to inspire students to excel both in the classroom and on the stage.

I have been part of our school community for the past three years and feel very privileged to play a key role in supporting our pupils, families and staff. As the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), I am passionate about ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, listened to and supported. I aim to work closely with pupils, parents and carers, colleagues and external professionals to make sure that children receive the appropriate support to help them thrive.

I am committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child’s individual needs are recognised and where all students are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

I have worked at  Adcote School for 6 years as Head of Creative Arts, Head of Sixth Form and University Admissions. I’m an experienced Teacher and educator having taught for over 20 years over wide and varied Educational sectors and in special education, exams advisory board and as a Leader of Creative Arts. I was Lead practitioner of Art for Wales and delivered Teachers Continual professional Development for all Teachers, whilst developing community links and writing the New Welsh curriculum. I have a deep rooted passion for curriculum and assessment for learning and this is pivotal in all my lessons. I am a moderator for Eduqas Exam board and as a School Arts improvement advisor. I’m a practising professional artist and have run my own business . I look forward to welcoming students into Adcote Sixth Form onto their future careers.

Hi, I’m Nikki and I am the Operations Manager, the Head of Boarding and the UKVI key contact at Adcote School. I have been at Adcote for 13 years and have worked in most areas of the support team. No two days are never the same and the work is very varied. I especially love my boarding role, it is incredibly rewarding and seeing the students grow in confidence and resilience is wonderful. I am proud to lead my teams, who are simply brilliant and all work so hard to support the school.

Sport has been a huge part of my life, both as a player and as a coach, and I am passionate about sharing the many benefits it can bring to young people.

I am a former National League hockey player and have more than 25 years of coaching experience at both Club and County level. This experience has shaped my belief that great sport is about much more than winning. It is about developing confidence, resilience, teamwork and leadership, while creating a genuine enjoyment and lifelong love of being active.

As Director of Sport, one of my key priorities has been to develop an ethos within the department where everyone can enjoy sport and feel that they have a place within it. Alongside supporting and developing our strongest performers, we work hard to ensure that opportunities are available for girls of all abilities and interests.

We are fortunate to have enjoyed considerable success across the department, particularly in athletics and gymnastics. I am proud of these achievements, but I am equally proud of the wider participation culture we have developed. We are hosting several sporting events this year and we have expanded our fixture programme to provide opportunities for as many girls as possible to represent the school and experience the enjoyment and sense of belonging that competitive sport can bring.

One of the aspects of my role that I particularly love is seeing pupils achieve something they may never have thought possible. Each year, I take great pride in helping our non-swimmers in the Junior School develop the confidence and skills to swim. Seeing a child go from being apprehensive in the water to confidently swimming is a wonderful reminder of why participation and individual progress are so important.

Ultimately, my aim is to create a sporting environment where every girl can find something she enjoys, challenge herself, and feel proud of what she achieves. For some, that may mean representing the school at the highest level; for others, it may simply be finding the confidence to join in, try something new or discover a sport they love.

I feel incredibly fortunate to lead a department that combines ambition with inclusivity. We will continue to strive for excellence, celebrate success and, above all, ensure that sport is something that every girl can enjoy and be proud to be part of.

Hello, I’m Miss Hawkins, and I am very proud to be the Head of Maths at Adcote School. I have always loved the challenge and curiosity that Maths brings, and I’m passionate about sharing that enthusiasm with our pupils.

For me, Maths is so much more than getting the right answer. It’s about being curious, learning from mistakes and developing the confidence to tackle something that might seem tricky at first. I want every student to feel that they can do Maths and, most importantly, to enjoy it along the way!

I enjoy working with our pupils, staff and families to make Maths an exciting, positive and enjoyable part of school life. I hope to inspire our girls to be confident mathematicians who are proud of their progress and always ready for their next challenge.