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Choosing the right School for your daughter is one of the most challenging decisions you will make as a parent. Many of us here at Adcote are parents ourselves, so we completely understand that difficulty. Fortunately, support and understanding are at the heart of everything we offer at Adcote.

Adcote School was founded in 1907 by the pioneering Amy Gough, whose vision was to provide excellent Schooling for young women. Whilst our curriculum has changed, our values have not and it is still our absolute mission to provide a first class, progressive education for all the girls in our care.

We believe passionately in the advantages of educating girls in a single sex environment. Our outstanding staff are specialists in the way girls learn. We understand the challenges that modern women will face in their futures and our unique CLEAR learning programme equips them with all the skills they will need in order to thrive and be happy in the 21st Century.

Our small classes and warm, friendly environment mean that we know all our girls really well so that we can anticipate and address the individual challenges they will meet in their journey from being little girls to impressive young women. Such security means that girls flourish in our School.

Meet our SLT Team

Nicola Tribe - Headteacher

Welcome! My name is Nicola Tribe, and I am proud to serve as Headteacher of Adcote School. Over the past 10 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.

Duncan Silcock - Deputy Head

As an accomplished educator and leader with extensive experience in both British and international schools, I am passionate about nurturing academic achievement, personal development, creativity and leadership skills in our students, equipping them with the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in an increasingly global society.

Throughout my career, I have gained a wealth of expertise from teaching and leadership roles across a wide range of diverse educational settings. My international experience has given me a deep understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to adapt educational practices to meet the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds.

As a strong advocate for holistic education, I combine my academic expertise with a passion for creativity and innovation. As a proud father of two daughters, aged 11 and 15, I am deeply committed to creating an environment where students can achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

Angie Frank - Head of Junior School

I have the privilege of being the Head of the Junior school, working with a committed, experienced team of teachers to nurture Adcote’s youngest learners.

I came to Adcote five years ago. I have taught in numerous primary phase schools in a variety of roles including headship. I had stepped away from education to manage logistics for a professional cycling team but missed the buzz of school life.

Throughout my teaching career I have striven to create a stimulating learning environment supporting a challenging and exciting curriculum, which together inspires our young pupils to be curious and active in driving their learning forward as they begin their education journey.

Helen Barker - Head of Sixth Form and UCAS

I have worked at Adcote School for 4 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.

Katy Fletcher - Assistant Head Academics

As Assistant Head Academics 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.

Sally Roberts - Assistant Head Pastoral and DSL

Over my twelve years at Adcote, it has been wonderful to see the school grow and to have been part of new initiatives introduced such as our CLEAR learning programme. I have gained a wealth of experience from working in different roles and I am now very proud to be the Assistant Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead. My role focuses on providing support and guidance to students to promote their wellbeing. I am passionate about pastoral care and how it is essential to supporting students’ academic progress and personal development, and I place great value on providing a nurturing environment where each student is valued and provided with a range of opportunities to flourish as individuals. As PSHE Coordinator, I ensure that our PSHE/RSE education is a further way of supporting students pastorally, as well as equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for life in the twenty-first century.

In my role as Head of History, I teach students from Year 7 – 13 and have developed an engaging curriculum and I aim to inspire students and instil a love for learning. As a way of creating a memorable school experience for students and promoting a strong sense of community, I enjoy leading annual school events including Race for Life and the Adcote Summer Fair.

Nikki Jones - Operations Manager

Hi, I’m Nikki and I am currently the Operations Manager here at Adcote School. I have been at Adcote for over 11 years and have worked in most areas of the support team. Two days are never the same and the work is very varied. I am proud to lead my team, who are simply brilliant and all we do to support the school.

Meet our Heads of Boarding

Treya Wilkinson - Head of Norman House

Hey there!

I’m Ms. Wilkinson, the head of Norman, and I just wanted to share how amazing my journey to Adcote has been. I’ve gone from nursing to teaching to running a boarding house—all such rewarding experiences in different environments!

I’m really excited to welcome you all here; it’s going to be a tremendous adventure together!

Linda Said - Head of Aston Hall

Welcome! My name is Linda Said, the Head of Aston House which is the Sixth Form Boarding house. I have lived in the UK for about 21 years and have been involved with Adcote School in varying capacities for about 10 years. First as a parent, while my daughter obtained her GCSE and pursured her A levels qualifications. During that time, I was the Head of the Friends committee which is equivalent to the Parent Teacher Association or PTA. I coordinated the numerous fund raising activities planned during this period of time. I was then hired about 5 years ago as the Head of Aston House. Over this 10 year period, I have had the privilege of working with both the teaching staff and parents. It has been an honour to work with such dedicated people who are passionate about helping the students grow as they faced new life challenges.

I have a Undergraduate degree in Social Work and a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work (Counseling). This background allows me to provide pastoral care while helping students to mature and develop greater independence as they slowly begin prepare for A level exams and life in university. The journey they are beginning is exciting and challenging, but we will be with them every step of the way.