Our Vision and Values

To inspire confident learners who will thrive in a changing world

underpinned by our Christian vision of

“Love your neighbour as yourself.” Mark 12:31

At Swinford Church of England Primary School, we aim to inspire confident learners who thrive in a changing world. Guided by our Christian vision, “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:31), we believe everyone has the potential to achieve amazing things.

We are a learning community, prioritising the development of the whole person by stimulating enquiring minds and fostering excitement for learning for staff and pupils. We are learning all the time, and our aim is to make sure there is no learning time lost.

Each class has a Christian value for the year which they deepen their understanding of what it means and how it is lived out each day through all they learn and do.

Year R – Friendship

Year ½ Courage & Compassion

Year ¾ Trust & Forgiveness

Year 5/6 Justice & Service

Our vision and Christian values drive our moral purpose daily and ensure we live out our vision in all that we do. Our Christian foundation of “love your neighbour as yourself” help staff and pupils focus on making the right decisions, strive for high standards and help us fulfil our vision to see every child and adult flourish and meet their full potential.

At Swinford school we believe in developing the whole person to flourish in the ‘fullness of life’,  developing emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually.

Spirituality Booklet 2025

By “loving your neighbour as yourself”, we strive to give children rich opportunities and broad learning experiences to enable them to flourish as unique individuals and appreciate, understand and value others, both in their local community and in the wider world.

Our aim is for our children to leave us in year 6 as confident, inspiring individuals who will care about themselves and the people and world around them, who will shares their knowledge and fortune with others and be inspired to life-long learning, as well as inspiring and enthusing those around them.

We benefit from being part of the Embrace Multi Academy Trust, working with them to strengthen our school. Embrace Multi Academy Trust (embracemat.org)

At Swinford School we recognise the moral and statutory responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.  We will be alert to the signs of abuse and maltreatment and will follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

We are committed to promoting understanding of the principles and practices of equality and justice. We aim to equip the children with an awareness of our diverse society and to appreciate the value of difference.

Every member of our community is regarded as of equal worth and importance and we are committed to providing an environment that enables full curriculum access and that values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, spiritual, emotional and cultural needs.

We are committed to taking positive action with regard to disability and to developing a culture of inclusion, support and awareness within our school.