Aims & Values

At Finborough School we are committed to ensuring every pupil has an inspiring and deeply engaging education, where they are valued and nurtured as part of a close and highly aspirational school family. 

1. Our culture 
   Our character centred culture is shaped through a deep belief in the critical value of our children developing the strengths that will be the foundations of every aspect of their lives. Amidst the most formative period of their lives, we focus on traits ranging from empathy and kindness to resilience and discipline. We use the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and the unique Learnability framework as tools through an approach that pervades all of their many experiences at the school, from their academic studies to the many and varied activities they voraciously engage in. 

2. Protecting Childhood
   Childhood is precious and short; our culture and family ethos enable our pupils to enjoy this critical formative part of their lives for longer than in most schools. Giving them the freedom to develop as the best version of themselves, laying the foundations of character that will shape their adult lives. 

3. High Expectations
   We maintain the highest expectations of our pupils and staff, we are all challenged to be our best and always strive to develop our character. As a school family we are all responsible to each other to be kind, polite, helpful and loyal to each other. 
   
   We are uncompromising in championing discipline and decency at every juncture of school life, embedding high standards at the core of every pupils character. 

4. Academic Success
   Developing character aligns directly with an uncompromising focus on academic success. This is of the highest importance and must be the aspiration of everyone of our pupils. Regardless of their starting points progress to best achievement is the expectation for every pupil and their teachers at Finborough. 

5. Recruiting and retaining the best teachers 
   Finborough attracts exceptional teachers who are drawn to our pupils’ high standards and the richness of opportunity the school provides. We are committed to the best possible professional development which further drives an unsurpassed connection with our culture, fuelling an incredible level of commitment to our pupils in all aspects of their school life. 

6. Providing the best environment and Opportunties 
   The school has enjoyed investments of millions of pounds in facilities in recent year creating inspiring spaces for academic learning, sports, performing arts, science, creative arts and boarding. From our new nursery catering for babies from six months to our sixth form, our children and young adults learn in exceptional surroundings designed to give them every opportunity to excel. 
   
   Every pupil enjoys a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom from sports to performing and creative arts through to STEAM and adventures in the great outdoors, all expanding their horizons and building character. 

7. A commitment to service 
   We are relentless at ensuring we provide the highest standard of service for families, supporting hardworking parents to give their children the best school experience. We deeply value the trust our parents put in us and will always go the extra mile for each and every family. 

8. Better Never Stops 
   In a rapidly changing world, we are perpetually driven to build our pupils character to see challenge and even failure as a stepping stone to success and to develop a lifelong strong ‘growth mindset’ in everything they do.