Aims of the School

Stanton Drew Primary School promotes high achievement and learning for life by working with pupils to:

• develop enquiring and creative minds with the ability to persevere in all tasks
• become highly motivated life-long learners 
• be flexible and adaptable for the modern world
• acquire sound skills in literacy and numeracy
• achieve high standards across the curriculum
• become confident and competent users of technology
• develop a positive self-image – respecting themselves, others and the environment
• be able to work independently and collaboratively
• develop spiritual, moral, social and cultural values including a strong sense of personal responsibility and self-discipline
• equip them for a fit and healthy lifestyle

 
We believe each pupil will succeed by experiencing equality of opportunity and quality in:

• innovative teaching provided by highly motivated, caring and committed staff
• a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum which is differentiated to meet pupils’needs
• opportunities to develop investigative and problem solving skills
• an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities and visits
• a well-ordered, secure and attractive environment that stimulates learning
• a rich, varied and up to date range of learning resources
• an ethos of support, challenge and encouragement to succeed
• learning partnerships between school, home and the community

We demonstrate our commitment to working as a learning community by:

• striving for continuous improvement in all that we do
• working together towards common goals
• investing in staff development
• directing the efficient management of all available resources towards the achievement of the school aims