Duchess School

Mission Statement

“Our school aims to generate in all of its students, the confidence, adaptability, and sheer enjoyment of learning that is so essential for lifelong success in the 21st Century. We want every member of the school community to feel valued and have a role to play. We want the school to be a centre of excellence where everyone is committed to pursuing their own personal learning goals in a safe and supportive environment. Equally, we recognise our vital contribution to the local area in generating a thriving community where emotional and creative development is at the forefront.”

In its simplest term:
• Our vision is to be an outstanding school
• Our goal is to make our school a great place to learn for everyone.

We aim to:
• Equip everyone with the desire and motivation to get the most out of their learning opportunities
• Give everyone, through our Technology College status, the opportunity to acquire the skills and understanding to cope with, benefit fully from, and contribute to the development of an increasingly technological world.
• As a Music College, strive for excellence and the highest levels of participation within school and the local community.
• Give everyone the chance to achieve their personal learning goals through a broad and well balanced curriculum; including extra curriculum provision.
• Encourage high levels of personal responsibility, respect, maturity, and co operation.
• Generate a sense of moral and spiritual awareness so leading to a more mature and emotionally stable community.