1. Our Schools, Our Mission

4. OUR MISSION OUR VISION OUR VALUES OUR BELIEFS
‘Exceptional education for every student, every day’.
OUR VISION
Our mission is underpinned by our vision is based upon the principles of:
Being EXCEPTIONAL in all that we do
Providing holistic EDUCATION
Inclusive for EVERY STUDENT
Consistency EVERY DAY
OUR VALUES
Our values underpin all of the work that we do and all of the decisions that we make.
We care for each other
We laugh with each other
We learn from each other
We celebrate with each other
We are safe
We are responsible
We are respectful
OUR BELIEFS
We believe in providing a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges everyone
We believe in providing care and support to break down barriers to learning
We believe in improving our students’ vocabulary, comprehension and reading skills
We believe in demanding high levels of progress and achievement from all students

5. Key 4: A learning school community.
OUR MISSION
‘Designed for Success’ - a high achieving, fully comprehensive school which offers learning in a friendly, caring and hard-working environment.
OUR VISION
‘Unlocking Potential’ - Five key elements which enable students to achieve their potential.
Key 1: Excellent citizenship.
Our students and staff are cared for, respected and encouraged to experience a sense of belonging. This nurture enables them to become resilient, reflective, creative team
players with the confidence to improve society.
Key 2: High achievement and progress for all students.
This is secured through outstanding teaching, celebration of achievement and developing self-confidence and independence.
Key 3: Creativity, leadership & accountability.
Staff and Governors understand their leadership role and deliver creative learning consistently well. This is developed through high quality training and systems which promote accountability and leadership opportunities for staff and students.
Key 4: A learning school community.
The school is responsive to its own needs and the needs of other professionals and schools through its impact within the network of teaching schools.
Key 5: Making a difference through excellence.
Our consistent sense of purpose and ambition are underpinned by a belief that we can make a difference for students through improvement and the pursuit of excellence in partnership with parents.
OUR VALUES
The ethos of ‘We are High Storrs’ underpins all of the work that we do and all of the decisions that we make.
We are here to learn
We are here to succeed
We are here to thrive
We are respectful
We are safe
We are responsible
OUR BELIEFS
We seek to develop the special talent within every individual and also all round achievement in all subjects.
We aim to develop confidence and self belief
We listen to pupils’ opinions
We believe that learning is the most important thing we do. 
We expect pupils to try their best
We insist upon good behaviour and respect
We insist upon good punctuality and attendance
We develop physical and cultural abilities and talents
We develop support with parents in the learning triangle