Our Vision Statement
Growing Together - Learning Forever - Living Life to the Full
(based on words of Jesus, John 10, verse 10 from the New Testament of the Bible).
Our Vision
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Our school is a family with the love of God at its heart. We are dedicated to creating a place of growth and wonder, where everyone is respected, loved and valued, knowing they are unique and special in God's eyes. We want all members of our community to develop a joy for learning, understand the importance of and have the courage to live' life in all its fullness’ so that they are enabled and inspired to use their skills and talents to make a positive impact in the world and shine brightly as God intended. The school vision “Growing together. Learning forever. Living life to the full” is theologically rooted in Jesus’ purpose and mission “I have come that they may have life and live it to the full.” John 10:10 Jesus said “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt seasoning that brings out the God flavours of this earth........Your'e here to be the light, bringing out the God-colours in the world....." Mathew 5:13-16 |
Our Christian Values
Our School Values are:
Respect - Love - Community – Courage - Wonder - Growth
These underpin the Christian belief that we are all God’s people and that we all matter. We believe that everyone should be valued and treated with love and respect and that each of us has the right to grow and become the best version of ourselves.
Our latest SIAMS Report
We delighted to be able to share with you the results of an inspection that took place on Friday 24rd January 2025 – a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
SIAMS explores ways in which each school’s theologically rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school. The inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school's Christian vision on pupils and adults. This involves looking at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of this vision and how effective this provision is in enabling all pupils to flourish. It does so by seeking to answer six or (in the case of Voluntary Aided schools) seven Inspection Questions (IQs).
IQ1: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision enable pupils and adults to flourish?
IQ2: How does the curriculum reflect the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision?
IQ3: How is collective worship enabling pupils and adults to flourish spiritually?
IQ4: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create a culture in which pupils and adults are treated well?
IQ5: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create an active culture of justice and responsibility?
IQ6: Is the religious education curriculum effective (with reference to the expectations set out in the Church of England’s Statement of Entitlement for Religious Education)?
IQ7: What is the quality of religious education in voluntary aided and former voluntary aided schools, and in former voluntary controlled schools in which denominational religious education is taught?
As part of the Inspection process, the Inspector met with pupils, staff, parents and governors; observed RE lessons and collective worship and spent time with staff and students during breaks and lunch. The report clearly demonstrates the wonderful culture and ethos that we have established at Guestling Bradshaw and we are incredibly proud of our staff, pupils and governors for achieving such positive feedback.