Values and Ethos

Academia

Every student at The Lenham School benefits from an education that has knowledge acquisition at its heart and literacy and numeracy as building blocks, within the framework of a broad and balanced curriculum. We are committed to taking well-researched risks within the classroom to ensure that learning is challenging, ambitious and enjoyable for all.

We believe in the power of academia to change lives. Creative problem solving, critical thinking, extended writing, cultural awareness and a lifelong love of reading are not a privilege for the few; it is the ambition for every member of our community.

Opportunity

While exam results are essential, we no longer believe that these grades alone are enough to secure success in the future. Every student at The Lenham School is exposed to an ambitious array of opportunities to build the skills and character that will set them up to thrive personally, as well as enhance their employability. We are committed to continually offer expanding opportunities in Art, Performing Arts, Sport, Leadership, Internationalism and Charity Work.

Belonging

Every student at The Lenham School thrives as a member of a cohesive and tolerant community with the highest possible future aspirations for themselves and each other. We are committed to encouraging individuality, diversity and equality within our school.

To truly belong to a community, all parties have to invest in common principles. At The Lenham School, we value a strong attitude to attendance, prioritising personal and social development sessions, time to reflect on our academic progress, meeting the needs of all and admiration for anyone looking to achieve excellence.

Behaviour that meets our values will always be explicitly recognised and celebrated. When attitudes do not match our values, expect to be challenged.