At Rushton Primary School, we believe that every child should feel known, valued and inspired to be the very best they can be.

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As a small school with a big heart, we nurture a strong sense of family and belonging. We create a safe, welcoming and inclusive community where every child is encouraged to discover their strengths, celebrate their individuality and believe in what they can achieve.

We want our children to leave Rushton with kind hearts, curious minds and the confidence to make a positive difference. Through rich learning, strong relationships and high expectations, we prepare them not only for their next steps, but for life beyond our school.

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We are proud to be a school where everyone matters, everyone belongs and everyone can flourish.

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Our school is guided by four fundamental values that shape everything we do:

 

C - Courage

We are brave enough to try, to make mistakes, to ask for help and to persevere when things are difficult.

A - Aspiration

We believe in ourselves and in what we can achieve. We aim high, embrace opportunities and strive to be the best we can be.

R - Responsibility

We take responsibility for our choices, our learning and our actions. We care for ourselves, others and our school community.

E - Empathy

We listen, understand and care. We value everyone's feelings, experiences and differences, and treat others with kindness and respect.

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At Rushton, we CARE.

We have the courage to try.
We have the aspiration to achieve.
We take responsibility for ourselves and others.
We show empathy and kindness.

Together, we make Rushton a place where everyone matters, everyone belongs and everyone can flourish.

 

Our Ethos

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At Rushton Primary School, relationships are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, family atmosphere where every child is known, valued and supported.

 

Our ethos is built upon:

• Respect for ourselves, each other and our community.

• Inclusion, ensuring every child feels they belong.

• High expectations, enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential.

• Wellbeing, recognising that happy children learn best.

• Collaboration, with staff, families and the wider community working together.

 

We celebrate individuality and diversity while fostering a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose.

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What This Looks Like in Practice

 

We strive to ensure that every child will:

• Feel safe, happy and cared for.

• Develop resilience and independence.

• Enjoy a rich and engaging curriculum.

• Learn to work collaboratively and respectfully.

• Build confidence through new experiences.

• Leave Rushton Primary School as a kind, thoughtful and well-rounded young person, ready for the next stage of their education.

 

Our Commitment

 

At Rushton Primary School, we are more than a school - we are a community. Together, through courage, responsibility and aspiration, we nurture children who are ready to thrive, contribute and make a positive impact on the world around them.