Vision and Values

At St Thomas' CE Primary Academy, we are a Church of England primary school with big aspirations—nurturing compassionate and curious individuals who respect and value our world and each other. The heartbeat of our school is rooted in our Christian Values, enabling all to flourish.

We are committed to providing a friendly, supportive, and safe environment where all pupils can learn in a secure and relaxed atmosphere. We believe that every child should be able to participate fully in school life in an enjoyable and safe setting, free from harm.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of every adult employed by or invited to deliver services at our school. We recognise our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils by protecting them from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect, and bullying.

Our Christian Vision

Jesus said ‘I have come that you may have life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). He calls us to a full life in mind, body, heart and spirit.

Every child deserves a champion—someone who will never give up on them.

At St Thomas’, we believe in you. We want you to achieve all the goals you set for yourself—and more.

We will always encourage you to “Be the best you can be” in every way.

Our Values

At St Thomas’, we ask our children to live out five core values that shape who they are and who they are becoming:

Be Kind 

Show compassion, empathy, and care for others through your words and actions, growing into a thoughtful, responsible citizen who enriches the lives of those around you.

Be Respectful 

Treat others with dignity, listen with understanding, and value differences, becoming an inclusive and considerate person who strengthens the spirit of fellowship wherever you go.

Be Truthful

Speak honestly, act with integrity, and take responsibility for your actions, so you grow into someone others trust and who upholds fairness and truth in society.

Be Hardworking

Give your best effort, stay focused, and persevere through challenges, developing into a resilient individual who contributes meaningfully to the world.

Be Courageous

Face difficulties with bravery, stand up for what is right, and try new things with confidence, becoming a bold, principled person who makes a positive difference.

 Our Aims 

At Kilnhurst St Thomas’, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

We aim to:

  • Embed Christian values into our ethos and teaching, nurturing a sympathetic understanding and respect for all faiths, cultures, and protected characteristic groups.

  • Inspire and engage children through a rich and ambitious curriculum that develops confident, knowledgeable, and resilient learners, capable of achieving their full potential both in school and beyond.

  • Enrich children’s lives by fostering strong, welcoming partnerships between school, home, church, and the wider community.

  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment where staff know children and their families well, enabling every child to flourish, feel loved, and be cared for.

  • Promote a culture of high aspiration, where children recognise their self-worth and are aware of the wide range of opportunities available to them now and in the future.

  • Encourage a lifelong love of reading, empowering every learner to explore, imagine, and grow through books.