Our Ethos

"Educating Hearts and Minds"

We aim to encapsulate our ethos of ‘Educating Hearts and Minds’ in all that we do, to create pupils who are happy, work collaboratively and are well supported to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

At Birchwood Avenue Primary School we are committed to providing a safe, healthy and happy environment where children grow into confident, free thinking individuals who achieve their potential.

Our Vision

At Birchwood Avenue we aspire to provide a whole-child education through supportive, high-quality teaching, pastoral care and diverse experiences. We aim to create a community where everyone feels welcome, respected and believes they can achieve. Our ambition is that everything we do nurtures a love of learning that will equip our children for their futures.  

Our Values

Life at Birchwood Avenue is based around the three principles of the Birchwood Triangle of

• Kindness
• Respect 
• Hard work

We also believe in equipping children for life-long learning and the ‘Birchwood Avenue Superpowers’ are central to this. They provide a set of transferable skills and values that pupils apply both in and out of their learning journey. Our 'Superpowers' are:

• Empathy
• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Reflection
• Curiosity
• Resourceful

Over time, these values support pupils in becoming confident learners and, most importantly, equip them with the necessary skills to be lifelong learners.

Our Strategic Priorities