The Cathedral School

The Cathedral School has a very special ethos which underpins all that we do. Our school aims to nurture the talent and personality of each pupil, enabling all to thrive within a mutually respectful and supportive environment.

What do we count as success? That young women and men leave here having begun to discover their own individuality, with intellectual curiosity as well as excellent examination results, appreciation of beauty and truth as well as knowledge, kindness as well as competitiveness, and with a breadth of interests and experiences which will enable them to make their way confidently in the adult world.

At the Cathedral School we have a clear vision of what education should be about, and seek to live by that vision in our day-to-day interactions with one another and in setting the longer term direction of the school. As a Woodard school, we have a vision of a first class academic education, an extensive co-curricular programme which develops the skills and interests of our pupils outside the classroom, and a commitment to high quality pastoral care within a Christian context.

The school's ethos can be articulated in five themes: achievement, care, opportunity, ambition and leadership. The School Governors and the Senior Leadership Team seek to ensure high quality leadership and management at all levels of the school. We are fortunate to have a very able and committed staff, excellent facilities and a very supportive parental body. All of us have one aim: that each pupil should be cared for, and should thrive both within and beyond the classroom.

The Cathedral School Nursery offers an exciting and stimulating world in which to start school life. Here we begin the partnership between home and school. The well-being and happiness of our children are of the highest priority and we work closely with parents to ensure the Nursery provides for the needs and interests of each individual child. We believe that children achieve their best when they feel happy and secure, in a highly engaging and welcoming environment.

As a Christian School, we are extremely proud of our pastoral work. We regard all individuals as important and we do our utmost to ensure the children enjoy their time at the school and leave us as happy, confident and well-rounded pupils.

As a result, we believe efficient and excellent communication between parents, staff and children is the key to success. At various times during the year, children might become upset over an issue which might be in the home, in school or outside. It is essential we do not proportion blame but work together to ensure difficulties, anxieties/concerns are addressed. In this way, the children can feel safe, secure and content in the knowledge that something is being done to help them.

At the Cathedral School we place great emphasis on the co-curricular, the learning which goes on outside the classroom, widening horizons and helping young people develop interests and enthusiasms which will enrich their adult lives.