A culture of learning

A culture of learning, high expectations, aspirations, challenge and inclusion will pervade all aspects of life at The Northumberland Church of England Academy and will be reflected in the curriculum, the leadership and management structure and the day-to-day working practices of both learners and staff.

Mission

We will set and achieve high standards so that the Academy will:

Achieve at or above the national expectation in all public examinations and assessments
Improve attendance significantly to national expectation, particularly at secondary level
Ensure all learners go onto further education, apprenticeships or work with training, with 50 % going into higher education
Secure 100% learner participation in community related activity.

Ethos

We will:

Provide an inclusive and diverse learning environment with a distinctive Christian ethos which honours God
Encourage staff and learners to aspire to fullness of life that they may achieve their potential
Promote the moral, personal, physical, social and spiritual development of individuals within a Christian framework
Create a community in which everyone without exception is respected, valued and happy.

Core principles

We will be guided by the following principles:

Kindness - we shall care for others, especially those in need
Honesty - we shall tell the truth and be true to our word
Humility - we shall help others do well
Responsibility - for what we think, say and do.
Determination - we shall work hard
Brave - we shall always seek to do what is right
Forgiving - we shall learn from our mistakes and encourage one another to try again.