Vision & Values

At The Grange Academy, our vision and values underpin everything we do, shaping a supportive and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. Rooted in our vision of Learning for Life, our Agora Values guide how we learn, grow, and interact as a community. They reflect our commitment to fostering respect, responsibility, and readiness in all aspects of school life.

We believe in "Learning for Life"

Our Vision: 5 Key Principles of 'Learning for Life'

Our Values and Ethos

The Grange Academy is proud to be a member of the Agora Learning Partnership. The ten schools who currently belong to our Partnership benefit greatly from working collaboratively, providing help and support to one another. As an Agora school, we work hard to create a values-based community. This also includes the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.  Values education provides a framework for enabling pupils to become thinking self-responsible and caring citizens. Values are taught in assembly as well as special focus-days throughout the year, and they are reinforced by all staff members when the opportunity presents itself. 

Our Agora Values are: 

Ambition

Generosity

Optimism

Respect

Adventurous and Brave

The Agora Children's Pledge

By the time I am 11 I will have…

• had the chance to express my views on school issues and be listened to
• had my academic, sporting or creative talents celebrated – at school or outside
• taken part in a public event (with parents or others - for example talent show, assembly, either sports, dance or concert or visual arts)
• taken part in a play or reading that involves either acting, speaking or helping with the production
• been on an educational visit and had an opportunity for an overnight stay
• helped others through voluntary activities
• been to an artistic or sporting event … at a theatre, stadium or arena
• learned about other cultures and faiths
• worked with children from other schools in our Trust on a project, event or experience
• experienced the wider curriculum, practical science and technology
• learned to play a musical instrument

Our School Rules and Behaviour Policy

Our Behaviour Policy at The Grange Academy is rooted in high expectations, inclusion and strong relationships, underpinned by Team Teach principles and a commitment to safety, dignity and respect. We explicitly teach and model our 3R+S rules – Respect, Responsible, Ready and Safe – and believe that positive reinforcement is the most powerful driver of behaviour, celebrating effort and character through house points, leadership roles and celebration assemblies. When behaviour falls below expectations, our first priority is always to restore calm and ensure safety, using de-escalation and restorative conversations before applying fair and proportionate consequences through our consistent Reminder, Warning, Consequence approach. We recognise that behaviour can reflect unmet needs, particularly for pupils with SEND or social, emotional and mental health needs, and we make reasonable adjustments, provide targeted support and work closely with families and external agencies where needed. In line with our Anti-Bullying Policy, we take all forms of bullying, including online behaviour, seriously; incidents are investigated promptly, handled consistently and followed up carefully to ensure resolution and ongoing support for all children involved.