Happy children who are engaged in learning and always strive to be the best;

Friendly, welcoming and proactive staff; 

Regular meetings and workshops for parents to discover and learn how they can best support their child’s learning;

Rigorous and robust systems to track pupil progress that ensure no child is allowed to fall behind and that our most able pupils are stretched and challenged;

A meaningful commitment to safeguarding all children within our academy;

Strong links with outstanding academies and independent schools within United Learning;

Continuous professional development for all staff to drive forward effective and inspiring teaching and learning;

Adaptable and reflective practice to bring out ‘the best in everyone’;

Effective communication through Parents’ Forum meetings and weekly newsletters;

Children represented through the School Council and Play Leaders;

A commitment to providing a platform for learning outside of our timetable, including after-school clubs, consistent and regular home learning opportunities and first-hand experience, including visits and residential trips;

Effective links with the local High School with opportunities for visits;

Effective transition into Nursery and Reception and from class to class;

An active Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (Friends of Silverdale).