Deerhurst and Apperley is a Church of England school committed to providing an excellent education for all our pupils and staff both in terms of academic and pastoral excellence at the heart of the community which we serve. Each pupil, irrespective of background, faith, or circumstance, is supported to secure the highest levels of achievement, both in terms of attainment and progress.
The vision for our school and all in our community encompasses our Christian values and are at the heart of everything we do.
“Learning and Living as Children of God”
All children can express curiosity, explore big questions, share socially and spiritually with freedom to make good choices underpinned by our values.
Our Values
Respect, Friendship, Perseverance, Thankfulness, Trust, and Truthfulness.
Our shadow values are Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Generosity, Justice and Service.
At Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School we believe that Collective Worship is an opportunity that allows us to explore our distinctive Christian ethos and that it contributes to the academic and personal development and well-being of our community. It is the heartbeat of our school.
Deerhurst and Apperley C of E is supported by Gloucester Diocesan Board for Education for further information, please visit their website here.
Diocese of Gloucester’s Vision and Values “With high aspiration for excellence, we are passionate for all within our family of schools to experience God’s love in a culture of care, dignity and hope.”
Spirituality at Deerhurst & Apperley School
We promote an awareness of there being more than yourself in the world,
nurturing a sense of awe and wonder. We encourage reflection on our part in this world through asking and Responding to questions of meaning and purpose.