Our Vision

Outwood Academy Valley provides students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding across all subjects and wider social development to enable them to, regardless of background, possess the self-belief and cultural capital necessary to access successfully the next stage of their education and equip them for life.  Our inclusive curriculum exposes students to a broad range of subjects and learning opportunities to deepen their educational experience and build a solid foundation of subject knowledge and skills. The curriculum embeds our vision and core values. 

We are:  

Vibrant - We put our students first, providing a curriculum that is not only broad and balanced but more importantly provides a first-class, engaging, and inclusive education for all, developing student's thirst for learning. 

Valued - We work together as a family and community, promoting kindness, resilience, and aspirations for all. 

Voyagers - We develop students by embarking on a journey to ensure students disembark with the skills and attributes that will enable them to be well-rounded, purposeful individuals, who contribute to the wider community. 

Quality in the Classroom: A belief in every second counts teaching, where learning is placed above occupying. Collaborative learning done correctly, and expertuse of the Teacher Toolkit, to ensure lessons flow, are engaging, and all students develop quickly.

Behaviour and Standards: A zero tolerance approach to bending of rules or lowering of standards, where relationships are strong enough that students follow expectations without the need for excessive sanctions.

Family School: As we've discussed many times, where people have pride in their school and interact positively with others, evident from how students move around the site, behave at social times and respond to adults.