• The pursuit of learning for the academic, spiritual, social, moral, cultural, physical and personal development of pupils.
• Providing a broad and balanced curriculum, which presents challenging opportunities for all pupils.
• Maintaining a caring community, which encourages courteous and considerate behaviour within an effective and stimulating learning environment.
• Valuing pupils equally and celebrating their contributions and achievements.
• The desirability of all pupils taking an increasing responsibility for their own learning, decision making and actions.
• Encouraging the contributions of all staff.
• The value of links with the wider community.
• The principles and practice of equal opportunity.

AIMS

• Support and guide pupils in formulating and achieving realistic and appropriate personal development plans.
• Achieve a smooth progression through and beyond the various phases of formal education.
• promote activities, which provide interaction between the school, business and the community for the enrichment of pupils, curriculum and the community itself.
• Foster the involvement of parents for the benefit of pupil development.
• Support an organisational and management structure that fosters effective curriculum development and delivery, facilitates communication and involves governors, staff, pupils and parents in the development of the school.
• Encourage and guide staff in broadening their perspectives, framing realistic career targets and supporting their achievement through stated school development plans.
• Support all staff in fulfilling their designated roles.
• Secure the maximum benefits from the financial resources available to the school.