Bickershaw Church of England Primary School

We aim to:

• encourage an understanding of all faiths and cultures within our caring Christian community  
• encourage both staff and parents to support the children in our pursuit of high standards in education within a happy and supportive environment.  
• inspire both academic achievement and personal development, by offering all our children access to a wide range of opportunities that challenge them to reach their potential, whilst promoting a sense of self - worth.  
• provide a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, appropriate for all children, regardless of ability or need  
• foster a culture of good behaviour and manners  
• encourage kindness, co-operation, tolerance and respect for others  
• develop perseverance, confidence, self –motivation and independence  
• recognise and celebrate success in small as well large achievements  
• involve the wider community in the life of the school: parents, governors, Friends of the School, parishioners, local people, neighbouring schools and churches along with global links.
• help our children to flourish together in a Christian Community where:
  •  all will engage
  • many will shine
  • some may excel
  • we are all special members of God’s big family