“rooted and grounded in love” Ephesians 3:17
At Dishforth, our vision is that “we are rooted and grounded in love so that everyone has the roots to grow and the wings to fly”.
We encourage and support all members of our school community to flourish and achieve their full potential, to develop a life-long passion for learning that embodies our core Christian values of friendship, compassion and perseverance.
We are a welcoming, caring and inclusive school at the heart of our village community, committed to working in partnership with parents, governors and the Church.
“The vision of ‘rooted and grounded in love’ provides a language which unites this nurturing school. Strong, supportive relationships alongside the warm, welcoming atmosphere permeate the whole school and enrich Dishforth as a Church school.”
SIAMS Inspection October 2024
Aims of the School
- To be an inclusive school in which all learners are given equality of opportunity and treated fairly.
- To provide academic excellence by providing teaching and learning of the highest quality and by promoting the moral, cultural, spiritual, social and physical development of our pupils.
- To provide a rich and varied curriculum, in line with national requirements, that ensures that all children are challenged to achieve their best, have high aspirations and become confident, independent learners in exciting and well- managed classrooms.
- To promote and nurture Christian and family values within a happy environment where everyone feels valued and secure.
- In developing Christian values we will aim for all children to have respect and understanding for different cultures and religions and an increased knowledge of the global community.
- To provide a happy, welcoming, safe and stimulating environment which promotes curiosity, creativity, enjoyment and interest in all aspects of learning.
- To develop flourishing school, home, church and community links.