Our aim is for each pupil to develop his or her potential in a climate of joy, respect, challenge, cooperation and celebration.

We believe that every child’s RE book is special and that it serves as a record and reminder of their faith journey. We follow the RED (Religious Education Directory) in EYFS, Year 1, Year 2, Year 5 and Year 6, and the ‘Come and See’ curriculum in Year 3 and Year 4 (moving to RED in September 2025 in line with Diocesan guidance). We work to ensure that planning leads to a creative and engaging learning experience. We recognise that each child is an individual and because of this, we give them opportunities to link their own experiences with current teaching. We are passionate that any barrier, e.g. literacy skills, should not hinder a child’s learning in RE and provide the support and guidance to facilitate this. We have lots of discussion, deep questioning and sharing in this curriculum area which facilitates the growth of pupils’ religious literacy, as well as cementing and enhancing their knowledge and understanding.

Our pursuit is for genuine excellence whilst remaining faithful to our distinctive vision and approach.

Following on from our introduction of ‘Spiritual Journaling’ across the school (which was hugely successful), following recent training, we have developed our approach to Prayer and Liturgy, refreshing and expanding pupils' experiences. Through the range of opportunities we give pupils, they are invited and empowered to respond to God's call in a variety of ways. Throughout their time at school, pupils are also engaged in Liturgical Dance each year. This provides an opportunity for children to express their spirituality through an inspired medium. The pupils welcome this time and work together to produce a dance for the whole school to celebrate. The dances are all performed for parents/carers at an end of year dance show.

By integrating their understanding of faith with their experience of the world, we aim for all our pupils to reach their potential and enrich their intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional lives.

We aim to prepare our pupils for life in the 21st century, equipping them to be resilient and active participants in building God’s kingdom. We work together to educate them so that they are able to apply their knowledge and understanding of God’s work in all they encounter in the world of both today and tomorrow. We work closely with our Deanery schools and plan and work together so that pupils have the chance to work together with peers on projects throughout the year. At the annual Diocesan ‘Good Shepherd’ celebration we praise and pray together as one with our Diocesan family.