Our Values & Ethos

Vision: Together we nurture curious, respectful, aspirational individuals. 

Values: Collaboration, Responsibility, Resilience, Empathy, Confidence and Equality. 

At Thorn Grove Primary School, we pride ourselves on nurturing curious, respectful, and aspirational individuals. Our diverse community, with over 20 languages spoken, offers a unique environment where children can learn from one another’s cultures and experiences. This fosters a deep sense of respect, tolerance, and understanding— values that are fundamental to preparing our students for the wider world. Curiosity is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage our children to explore their interests, ask questions, and engage in learning both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it is through academic subjects or creative and physical activities like art, music, drama, and sport, every child is given the opportunity to discover and develop their passions.

Aspiration is woven into the fabric of our school’s ethos. We believe that every child should have the confidence to aim high and pursue their dreams. Our supportive and inclusive environment, which includes our specialised Deaf Base, ensures that all students—regardless of their background or abilities—are given the tools and opportunities to succeed. Our logo reflects this unique blend of curiosity, respect, and aspiration, capturing the essence of a school where children grow as learners and individuals, supported by a close-knit, collaborative community.

This mission and set of values is the foundation of our school and we are proud that our children talk about this with great understanding. Our classes are named after inspirational individuals who foster these values, our assemblies are themed, we have Values champions and the key messages are woven in and out of all our lessons and curriculum.