XP Doncaster Student Showcase

Although many believe we are, XP Schools are not special schools. Our schools are challenging places to learn and we expect the very best from our students. Andy Sprakes, our Chief Academic Officer, explains more about the realities of XP Schools and dispels some of the myths surrounding our innovative approach. This is a must watch for all prospective students and their families.

Crew is the foundations of XP Schools. It's how we hold our students to account and push them to be the best versions of themselves. In Crew, students reflect on their academic performance, their character traits and are challenged where they are not being the best versions of themselves. 

There is no hiding in crew - you can't just be a passenger. In fact, there is no hiding anywhere at XP. 

To watch more videos about our approach to crew, click here. 

Academic rigour is at the heart of our curriculum. Our students are pushed to understand and engage with high quality texts, become activists and make an impact on the world around them. 

Students engage with GCSE content early, are active learners and work hard to get smart in every lesson. Mediocrity is not accepted. 

Should I Stay or Should I Go? is an example of this. 

Character traits form a fundamental part of our 3-Dimensional Approach. We want students to become the best versions of themselves and develop their character with as much focus as they develop academically. 

Our focus on character traits is relentless. This can be tough for students as they are constantly asked to reflect on themselves as a person and whether they are showing each of these traits. 

When they don't show these traits, students are given time to reflect on their actions, they apologise publicly to their school community and make a pledge to improve in the future.