A school in the community, for the community

Our vision

“Together we belong, develop character and achieve excellence.”

This is more than a statement—it’s our daily commitment. Benton Park is a school in the community, for the community. We co‑constructed our vision and values with students, families, staff, governors and local partners so they reflect what matters here in Aireborough: belonging, strong character, and ambition for every child. The vision and values were co-constructed with our community so that they fully represent the whole community.

Why this vision?

• Together we belong — Belonging is the foundation of learning. When students feel safe, known and valued, they attend, engage and grow. A strong sense of community ensures every child is included and supported.

• We develop character — Life and learning demand integrity, kindness and resilience. Character helps students make good choices, work hard, lead, contribute, and bounce back from challenge.

• We achieve excellence — Excellence is for everyone. It means high expectations, rich opportunities and great teaching so each student secures strong outcomes and leaves ready for their next steps—education, employment and life.

Our values

Kindness

Why this value? Relationships sit at the heart of a great education. Kindness creates the trust and respect that allow every child to flourish.

At Benton Park this means:

• We speak and act with care and respect.

• We notice who needs support and remove barriers to learning.

• We repair relationships and help students put things right.

Resilience

Why this value? Progress comes from effort, feedback and perseverance. Resilience builds confidence and the courage to keep going when it’s hard.

At Benton Park this means:

• We practise deliberately and embrace feedback.

• We celebrate effort, improvement and independence.

• We learn from setbacks and try again.

Responsibility

Why this value? Responsibility prepares students for life beyond school—doing the right thing, for themselves and others.

At Benton Park this means:

• We are punctual, prepared and ready to learn.

• We contribute to our community and look after our environment.

• We take ownership of our actions and strive for excellence.

What this looks like every day at Benton Park:

• In the classroom: An ambitious, well‑sequenced curriculum with clear routines and high expectations for every learner. Support is targeted, challenge is routine, and feedback drives improvement.

• Culture & behaviour: Calm, consistent standards that make it easy to do the right thing. We recognise positive conduct and respond to missteps with fairness and restoration.

• Personal development: Leadership, enrichment, volunteering and careers education that build confidence, voice and purpose—every student finds a place to belong and contribute.

• Inclusion & safeguarding: Early help, strong partnerships and proactive support so every child feels safe, seen and supported.

• Community partnerships: Work with local primaries, organisations, employers and the wider Moorlands Learning Trust so learning is connected to real opportunities beyond school.

• Staff professionalism: Adults model our values. We invest in professional learning so students consistently experience great teaching and pastoral care.

How we built this—together

Our vision and values were shaped with the community: student voice groups, through work with parents and carers, staff workshops, governor input and local partners. 

Our promise

We will live our values every day, hold ourselves to the highest standards, and work hand‑in‑hand with our community so that every student belongs, develops strong character and achieves excellence.