We aim to create an inspirational community of learning rooted in Christian values, providing outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for all students regardless of age, ethnicity, ability and background. We combine our ambitions for students' outstanding academic attainment with an emphasis upon their personal growth as individuals, citizens and active learners.
We are inspired by our Christian visions to build highly ambitious communities which provide an education which enables all students to thrive and reach their full potential. This is done so that everyone in our community thrives and is equipped to make a positive impact on the world.
What makes the Wren Academies Trust distinctive:
We have clear and high expectations for the personal development of our students and aspire for all to achieve the following:
- Have a keen understanding of moral issues and recognise the difference between right and wrong. Wren students will be supported in speaking up for what is right.
- Be aware of their own spirituality and the importance of spirituality to personal happiness and fulfilment.
- Know that they are valued, confident and secure as members of the Academy community.
- Feel that their individual gifts are recognised and celebrated.
- To succeed in whatever areas they possess talent and a desire to achieve.
- Make as much academic progress as they are capable of and achieve as highly as they can.
- Be unique individuals, willing to express themselves with humility and wisdom.
- Have a broad cultural, scientific and historical awareness.
- Be active, constructive and resourceful young citizens with hope for the future
- Be creative thinkers, capable of taking risks in their learning and of studying independently.
- Be responsible, considerate towards others and always behave impeccably.
- Be articulate, socially adept and confident in conversation.
- Be environmentally aware and knowledgeable global citizens who work for justice.
- To have a keen sense of justice which prompts them to serve and make a difference to the marginalised and dispossessed.
- Have a commitment to equality and inclusivity and to embrace diversity.
- Appreciate and learn from the experience of belonging to an active and celebratory Christian community.
Some other key attributes of the Academies:
- Wren Academies Trust (an independent school funded by the government), has two sponsors, the London Diocesan Board for Schools and Berkhamsted School.
- Teachers are provided with outstanding professional development on a weekly basis which enables them to thrive and develop their careers.
- The academies seek to give students the skills and learning dispositions which will serve them well throughout their school careers and future lives.
- A commitment to enrichment beyond the set lessons to accommodate activities such as sports, debating, creative arts, performance classes, community service or academic extension work.
- A belief that all aspects of life in the academies is part a wider learning experience which prepares pupils and students for their future lives.
Our Christian Vision:
The daily life of the academies presents opportunities for students to learn about Christian beliefs and engage in acts of worship, under the guidance of staff. There are chapels and set aside areas for prayer, services and quiet reflection. We have a close relationship with local clergy. All students, be they Christian, of other faiths or none attend events which celebrate our Christian vision.
The values and vision which grow from our Christian ethos have helped create a positive and inclusive atmosphere, in which children and their families are welcomed. We find that having many different faiths in a school and taking faith issues seriously, generates understanding, tolerance and mutual respect in young people.
Our schools are a place in which all young people develop moral and spiritual values which will help them become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens