School Strategic Priorities

Priority 1:

Develop the

proficient

writer.

WRITING

Improve all pupils’ knowledge and understanding of key writing skills so they use punctuation and grammar

effectively, increase their working vocabulary and have a strong desire to write, making well-informed choices in

their writing.

Priority 2:

Develop the

discerning

reader.

READING

Raise standards for all pupils in reading, especially for those below expected standards, by improving their reading

fluency and comprehension of quality texts by developing specific reading skills and extending the range and

repertoire of books read.

Priority 3:

Develop the

Insightful

mathematician.

MATHS

Improve mathematical fluency with number to support reasoning and problem-solving, so that more pupils are

proficient and are able to achieve the higher standard.

Priority 4:

Develop the

Inspiring

curriculum.

CURRICULUM

Review, evaluate and further enhance the curriculum by strengthening the planning, sequencing and retention of

key knowledge, so as to achieve stronger and deeper learning in all subjects.

Priority 5:

Develop

thinking

leaders with

influence and

impact

LEADERSHIP

Develop thinking leaders whose actions have a positive influence and high impact.

Strengthen leadership, particularly at middle leader level, to create effective systems, challenging approaches and

secure high impact.