At Hurst Green Church of England Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to ‘Live, Love, and Learn with God’ . As such, we aim:

• To serve our community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.
• To foster an awareness of self and the spiritual nature of life, and to foster personal beliefs and a respect for the beliefs of others.
• To establish a happy and stimulating environment in which each child is helped to realise their full potential and where they acquire the discipline, motivation, and persistence necessary for high-quality achievement.
• To create a school community where children learn that courtesy, good manners, and consideration for others are very important qualities.
• To provide opportunities for each child to develop:
  • a command of the English language; the ability to read with confidence, understanding, and enjoyment; and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with other people, both orally and in written form.
  • a sound understanding of number skills and operations; a firm grasp of information handling; an understanding of other mathematical concepts such as shape, space, measurement, and algebra; the ability to apply knowledge in a variety of situations; and the ability to communicate mathematical ideas in a variety of ways.
  • a systematic approach to problem-solving; an inquisitive attitude to the natural, physical, and material aspects of our world; an ability to theorise and test those theories; and an ability to communicate findings effectively.
  • a range of skills in the use of Technology including handling, sharing, and exchanging information; using control technology; modelling; and safely and effectively using the Internet.
  • To foster an awareness and appreciation of the immediate and wider environment and to facilitate an appreciation of the past and its relevance to the present.
  • To provide opportunities for the enjoyment of, and development of skills in, a variety of physical activities, including recreational games, sports, and gymnastics.
  • To foster an appreciation of the visual and performing arts, including music, dance and drama, and to provide the opportunity for artistic development.