Our Vision, Mission and Core Values
Our Vision
The Arthur Terry School is an inclusive and nurturing learning community that gives everyone the opportunity to excel and a place to belong.
Our Mission
We want the best for everyone in our learning community so we are able to be proud of our achievements. Developing the skills, knowledge and strong moral principles so we are ready for active citizenship in an ever-changing future.
Our Core Values
Kindness – being friendly, helpful and understanding
Respect – having consideration for peoples’ rights and feelings
High aspirations – putting the effort in every day to achieve our best
Be Proud | Be Kind | Be Ready



Our Aims
- To create a stimulating environment in which individuals achieve their highest possible attainable academic standards through outstanding learning & teaching.
- To foster a culture of learning independence through the ‘Arthur Terry Learner’ philosophy.
- To work with, and then build upon the achievement of our partner primary schools.
- To maintain, a disciplined, enthusiastic, safe, happy and caring community through a trauma informed and emotion coaching approach.
- To broaden cultural and aesthetic horizons whilst celebrating individuality.
- To develop the whole child by creating a full programme of additional enrichment opportunities.
- To raise the expectation of all through mutual respect and shared responsibility.
- To develop positive, personal, social, moral and spiritual growth and respect for different beliefs and ways of life.
- To develop a partnership of parents, staff, students, governors and outside agencies working for everyone’s benefit.