Mission and Values

There is a high degree of consistency in the quality of teaching, and a culture of high expectations pervades the school

- Ofsted, 2019

Our Mission

Throughout school, from Nursery to Year 6, we will:
  • Create memories
  • Nurture talents
  • Spark curiosity
  • Raise self-esteem and aspirations
  • Motivate children to adopt healthy, active lifestyles
  • Equip all children with the skills and attitudes they need to be happy, successful and caring individuals. 

Our Curriculum Intent

Central to our decisions about our curriculum and our approach are the key words that form the basis of our learner profile.

These are our golden threads:

Knowledge – we want our children to be knowledge seekers and keepers. 

Spark – we want children to be imaginative and creative

Team – we want our children to be communicators and collaborators

Grit – we want our children to be motivated and resilient

Humanity – we want our children to be respectful and caring

Key Reasons to Choose Clapgate…

  • Happy, respectful, motivated children
  • Highly skilled, committed, caring staff
  • Rigorous, effective teaching, leading to excellent progress
  • A culture of high expectations and celebration of achievements
  • An expert therapeutic team and strong pastoral support
  • A fun, vibrant atmosphere
  • Exceptional classroom environments
  • A creative approach to the curriculum with distinctive golden threads
  • Strong pupil voice through our arts council, arts magazine, arts radio, school council, outdoor council, play leaders and play buddies
  • Fantastic extra-curricular opportunities and community events
  • A daily active club before school
  • A wide range of sporting activities and an active approach to learning
  • Specialist teaching in music, PE and art with a dedicated art room
  • Unique opportunities in the performing arts
  • A wealth of school trips and residentials, including the opportunity to go to London
  • Our therapy dog, Rufus
  • Outstanding school grounds including vast playing fields, a nature area, a campfire …circle, animals and allotments

Privacy Policy

We regard your privacy as important and any personal information you give to us will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulations.

We do not store personal information about individuals who visit this site except where they provide contact information via our contact us page and contact forms available on various pages throughout the website.

Any information you provide will only be used for the reasons specified and it will not be shared with any third party without your consent, unless required by law.

Your contact details are kept securely and are only accessed by authorised members of staff as part of the provision of school services. If you do not wish us to keep this contact information please tell us.

This website uses Google Analytics which provides statistical data about the usage of the site. This information is not used to identify individuals, but is collected to provide us with an understanding of the areas of interest on our site and how our site is being used.

If you are connected to the internet you will have an IP Address. This may take the form of a figure, such as 333.333.22.1. The address will be automatically collected and logged as part of the connection of your computer to our web server and may be used to determine the total number of visits to each part of the site. This data is not collected and used for other purposes.

This website contains links to other websites. The School is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites or organisations and recommends you consult the privacy information on those sites.

This policy will be reviewed and updated versions will be posted on the website.

If you have any questions about the use of your personal information, the Information Commissioner is the independent regulator for both Data Protection and Freedom of Information.