Our Vision & Aims

At Christ Church C of E Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to thrive in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our mission is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who calls us to use the unique gifts He has given us to flourish holistically—spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16

We encourage every child to shine through their unique abilities, demonstrating love, humility, and success through our SHINE values:

• Successful
• Happy
• Included
• Nurtured
• Enriched

We are an inclusive school community that celebrates diversity in language, culture, ability, and social background. In God’s family, race, rank, and gender lose their significance. Above all, we are called to “clothe ourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”

We are incredibly proud to serve children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those in our 15-place Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Focus Provision. This specialist provision is a vital part of our school community, offering tailored support and inclusive opportunities that enable every child to thrive.

We aim to develop children holistically through education—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—showing wisdom, growing in knowledge, and, with the guidance of Jesus, achieving true success, which is measured by love, humility, and service rather than material gain.

Our Aims for SEND Provision

Through our Christ-centred vision, we aim:

• To ensure children with SEND have the provision necessary to achieve their full potential, in line with their unique gifts and God-given talents.
• To enable teachers to identify, plan for, and support pupils with SEND effectively, guided by Christian values of compassion, patience, and respect.
• To provide meaningful opportunities for pupils with SEND to participate in all aspects of school life, promoting belonging and dignity.
• To adhere to the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and involve parents as partners in every stage of their child’s education.
• To encourage pupils with SEND to contribute to decisions about their learning and transitions, fostering self-worth, independence, and spiritual growth.
• To ensure accurate assessment, monitoring, and record-keeping to celebrate progress in learning, social, and spiritual development.
• To embed the SHINE values—Successful, Happy, Included, Nurtured, and Enriched—through all aspects of SEND provision.