At Naburn, our vision is rooted in the Bible story of Noah and the Ark and reflects our strong ethos in valuing and respecting everyone as an individual with their own unique qualities. The Ark symbolises our school community: we are all on a journey together. We trust in God to help us reach our full potential through the positive and uplifting symbol of the rainbow that God sent as a covenant to Noah. Alongside respecting the dignity and potential of each individual person and being sensitive to the needs of a diverse society, we strive to enhance and strengthen our values of

Aspiration, Respect, Community.

Our vision helps in guiding us to achieve our aspirations; to have a respect for the value of individuals and make positive contributions to our community and to wider society.

Our Values

Our Key Christian Values are:

• Aspiration – always try our best
• Respect – be kind
• Community – care for and treat other as we would want to be treated

Our Aim

At Naburn Church of England Primary School we are committed to developing:

• Successful Learners who have high expectations of life, are self-motivated, inquisitive and creative and open minded.
• Confident Individuals who are able to show inner strength and self-reliance; equipped with the skills to cope with uncertainty and change in an increasingly diverse world.
• Responsible Citizens who demonstrate honesty, truth and integrity and show respect and empathy for others and the world around them.

We aim to achieve this through:

• Happy, motivated, independent learners
• A stimulating, creative, challenging learning environment
• Children with a high self-esteem, a positive self-image and a pride in themselves
• A safe, secure and calm environment in which everyone feels a sense of belonging
• A caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected

The vision has inspired a highly integrated school community, where all can thrive. Impressive systems and approaches help pupils to settle and flourish. As a result, they have a strong sense of belonging, with one saying, ‘It’s like my second home.’ Difference and diversity are understood by pupils and celebrated. The behaviour and attitudes of pupils and adults demonstrate genuine care and consideration for others. Consequently, pupils greatly value their relationships with peers and have confidence in staff. Parents are also extremely positive about the school and the level of care given to their children. They recognise that pupils are known, valued and understood as individuals and celebrate that, ‘No one ever gets lost here.’ Staff value the focus on their wellbeing. They appreciate the opportunities for professional development and training available through the trust.SIAMS Report 2025