Ethos, Vision & Values

Our Vision

Believe. Care. Transform

At Churchfield, our vision is simple, powerful and deeply rooted in who we are:

Believe in yourself

• We believe every child and adult has a special spark — unique, God-given and full of possibility. We believe in their potential and their capacity to grow, flourish and achieve great things.
• We encourage every child and adult to recognise their strengths, take risks, persevere and understand that they can grow and achieve more than they imagined.

Care for others

• We care deeply for one another.
• We nurture, support and champion every member of our community so they feel safe, loved and valued.
• We build a community grounded in kindness, empathy and respect.
• We look out for one another, celebrate differences and choose compassion in our words and actions.

Transform our world

• With faith, courage and compassion, we seek to transform lives within our school, our community and our world.
• We aspire to raise young people who act with hope, kindness and responsibility as stewards of the Earth.
• We empower children to see themselves as difference-makers — in the classroom, in their community and in the wider world.
• Through stewardship, responsibility and moral courage, we help them understand that they can have a real and positive impact.

This vision guides every moment of school life. It calls us to believe in ourselves, care for others and transform the world together.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create classrooms where children achieve more than they think possible. Adults are empowered and supported to reach their highest aspirations too, so that everyone in our community can live life in all its fullness (John 10:10).

At Churchfield:

•  Learning is limitless, and every child is extraordinary.
•  Children flourish when learning is challenging, adventurous and meaningful.
•  Strong relationships, love and nurture are the foundation of all we do.
•  We work closely with parents and carers, valuing their partnership.
•  Safeguarding is central — children must feel safe to thrive.
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We commit to developing motivated, resilient, thoughtful and compassionate young people who are ready to contribute positively to society and the lives of others.

Our Values: 

These values shape who we are, how we learn and how we live together at Churchfield.

How Then Shall We Live?

We seek to create an inclusive, loving culture rooted in Christian teaching while celebrating and welcoming families of all faiths and none.

Our ethos encourages us to:

• show understanding, acceptance and mutual respect
• practise compassion, fairness and forgiveness
• be courageous, resilient and hopeful build community and friendships across boundaries
• live out our values in real, practical and meaningful ways

We want every child to know they are loved, valued and capable of extraordinary things.

Our Approach to Learning

At Churchfield we are building a curriculum that:

• connects learning to real-world issues and needs 
• inspires curiosity, reflection, deep thinking and purposeful talk
• uses rich, authentic experiences, fieldwork and enquiry
• promotes high expectations and a culture of excellence
• empowers children to take ownership of their learning and their future

We believe learning is learnable — and we teach children how to become lifelong, joyful, resilient learners.

Believe. Care. Transform.

Transforming the Future – Growing Together

At Churchfield, we plant seeds of possibility. We nurture roots that grow deep and strong.

We watch children flourish into young people ready to believe, care and transform the world.