Our Key Aims are to have a school where;

• Children are encouraged to grow as individuals and to make a difference to the world as caring and thoughtful citizens.

• Children are taught the importance of leading healthy lifestyles;

• Children become independent, confident individuals with a love of learning;

• Children excel in their learning and achievement and make rapid progress from their starting points. 

• Children engage fully in a rich and varied range of experiences, providing skills for life;

• Children show respect and tolerance;

• Learning and teaching are at the heart of everything;

• Achievement and success is recognised and rewarded;

• Children are involved in their learning, proud of their achievements and strive to better themselves.

• There are consistently high expectations for all but where academic achievement is not the only measure of success 

• We work closely with parents and the wider community for the success of those who matter most of all in our school.

Values and Ethos at Rufford Primary and Nursery School:

• We work towards attaining a welcoming, calm and purposeful atmosphere, in which everyone feels comfortable, motivated and takes pleasure in his/her learning.

• The school environment is attractive, stimulating and informative. This requires planning and organisation to ensure that good models are presented and the school maintains a clean tidy, organised and cared for appearance.

• The staff will aspire to present clear, consistent guidelines for behaviour in accordance with school rules. Children will be encouraged to show consideration and respect for others and their property.

• Positive attitudes are fostered towards differences of gender, race, age and special needs in accordance with our policy on Equal Opportunities.

• Children will be encouraged to develop self-discipline, sense of pride in themselves and their school and recognise that their school is part of a wider community.

• We provide quality education which sets high standards and recognises the individual child’s needs. Children will feel confident within themselves as well as autonomous in their work, so that they can take an active role in their learning.