Our Ethos

At Derryhale Primary School, we have a strong Christian ethos and believe that the safety, welfare and personal development of everyone in our school community is of paramount importance.

We believe in maximising the spiritual, personal, academic and social potential of each pupil. We have high expectations that all pupils can and will achieve the very best of their ability.

Our Vision

We seek to develop in each pupil a deep-seated understanding of their duties and responsibilities as citizens. We aim to provide a happy, safe and secure environment in which fairness, respect, tolerance, compassion and forgiveness permeate all relationships.

We endeavour to fulfil our school motto each day:

“Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow”

In order to achieve this growth, we aim to provide a caring, nurturing and welcoming school where each pupil feels valued, supported and happy.

Our Values

At Derryhale Primary School, we seek to instil and foster the following set of values in our school community, encouraging pupils to be: