Our Mission
Human Flourishing through curiosity and service.
Our 5 Pillars
Outstanding Relationships:
this means that people matter, so we prioritise being a kind and inclusive community.
Academic Ambition:
this means that learning & teaching matters, so we prioritise high expectations, outstanding value-added, and exceptional staff.
Creativity & Confidence:
this means that creative thinking and creative doing matter, so we prioritise the art of expression and the arc of performance.
Spirituality & Service:
this means that awareness and ‘looking outwards’ matter, so we prioritise being mindful of, and grateful for, those around us, and reflect that we are part of something greater and more timeless than ourselves.
Fun:
this means that childhood matters, so we prioritise joy, delight, and wide-eyed wonder.
Our Vision
We are Ambitious:
We are ambitious for our pupils, ambitious for our staff, and ambitious for our future.
We are Forward-Thinking:
We look back with pride and forward with purpose, preparing our pupils for their future.
We are Creative:
Opportunities abound to create, to perform, to explore, to express and to wonder.
We are Connected:
We collaborate and innovate to bring a world-class educational experience to our pupils.
We are Nurturing:
We are a place where people come first, where kindness matters, and where everyone is welcome.
We are the Cathedral School:
Our centuries-old history and our deep-rooted heritage provide our rock-steady foundations for the future.
Our Values
Our 9 ECS Habits underpin our decision-making and our interactions.
The habit of hard work
The habit of honouring our commitments
The habit of having a go and keeping going
The habit of taking part
The habit of being honest, modest and kind
The habit of stillness
The habit of looking after other people
The habit of looking after our surroundings
The habit of looking after ourselves
