Our Mission Statement

At St Peter’s, we are a child-centered community based on a firm faith foundation with God at the heart of all we do. We aim to nurture, challenge and inspire our children to flourish in all aspects of school life and to go on to be lifelong learners with a strong Christian ethos and British values which they will then cherish and demonstrate as productive citizens in the wider community. 

Our Vision and Values

Core values: as a Church of England school, our values are deeply Christian, serving the common good. The Christian life is shaped around loving God and in turn, loving our neighbour. British values are also central to our core values as we strive to educate our school community and prepare them to have successful lives and be valued members of a global community. We value diversity and respect those from different backgrounds, treating all humans as equal.

Our school’s key Christian Values are Respect, Forgiveness, Appreciation, Wonder, Love, Care and Compassion and Equality. 

• Respect: All pupils are encouraged to recognise the uniqueness of each human being, show love and respect for all and value difference and diversity within our own and the wider community. This extends to respect for all aspects of the created world. We enable pupils to consider how they can make a positive contribution to our school, local, national and global communities.
• Forgiveness: This key Christian principle, exemplified in the teachings and action of Jesus, is the basis of our school community and spiritual life. Pupils are encouraged to say sorry, accept apologies and build positive relationships. Every day, children have the chance to start again. We want our pupils to understand that it is okay to make mistakes if repentance is shown.
• Appreciation and wonder: We encourage all members of our community to develop the capacity to ask and respond to questions of meaning and purpose. Pupils are given the opportunity to develop a sense of appreciation and wonder about our world and our place within it. We expect everyone to listen to others and reflect spiritually on their thinking.
• Love, Care and Compassion: Pupils are expected to show love, care and compassion for others through their daily work in school and through their contribution to others in the wider community.
• Equality: We follow the teachings of Jesus by treating all people equally regardless of age, ability, gender, race and religion. Relationships within the school are characterised by fairness and we create opportunities for all to promote equality. We provide the opportunity for all members of the community to be heard. Equality is a significant theme that is threaded throughout our curriculum and specifically features in every year group within the PSHE curriculum.

As part of NEAT Academy Trust, we embrace the Trust’s values to enhance our educational environment:

• Aspirational: We aim high for ourselves and others.

• Collaborative: We are best when we work together as one trust.

• Inclusive: We welcome and value every individual and foster a sense of belonging.

• Innovative: We are creative and forward-thinking in our work.

• Responsible: We act professionally and ethically in the best interests of the Trust community.

By integrating these values with our Christian ethos, we strive to create a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

Our Ambition as a School

At St Peter’s CofE Primary School, our ambition is to:

• Deliver exceptional education by offering a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to our diverse pupil community, enabling all students to achieve high standards.

• Instil Christian and British values, preparing our pupils for life in modern Britain by fostering an appreciation of these principles and their practical application.

• Encourage ambition and personal aspirations, helping pupils understand the far-reaching benefits of their education and inspiring them to aim high.

• Provide diverse educational experiences beyond academics to develop cultural capital and character, ensuring well-rounded growth for every child.

These goals align with NEAT Academy Trust’s values of being aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and responsible, guiding us in nurturing, educating, achieving and transforming our pupils’ lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At St Peter’s CofE Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a positive, stimulating and joyful environment where every member of our community can develop their skills and flourish. We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly, justly and with respect in all aspects of school life.

We celebrate diversity and take pride in cultivating an environment where our staff, pupils, governors, parents and stakeholders have the freedom to be themselves without judgment or discrimination. We expect all members of our community to uphold these values at all times.

Our approach aligns with the principles outlined in the Equality Act 2010, ensuring protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of specific characteristics.

By embracing these principles, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that reflects the diversity of the country we serve.