Headteacher’s Welcome

“It is a real pleasure to welcome you to Waddesdon Church of England School.

We believe that the purpose of education is to enable all people to flourish individually and collectively so that they can live a fulfilling life.  As a community, we strive to achieve these aims, believing genuinely and unequivocally in the capacity and potential of every person.

Our ethos is rooted and grounded in the Christian values of love, compassion, kindness and intentional inclusion which foster dignity and respect for all.  We want students to know that they are safe, and seen, at Waddesdon School.  We uphold these same values for our staff.  Being part of the Waddesdon family should enrich people’s lives.

Self-confidence, self-belief and agency are nurtured through positive relationships, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement.  We value well-being and care deeply about the individual support we provide within an organisation which prizes fairness and equity.

Our happy and positive culture enables our students to fulfil their potential as self-disciplined, responsible and productive citizens who are proud to claim that they are a part of the Waddesdon tradition, the ‘Waddesdon Way’, and who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world.

Academic and professional standards and expectations are high with a culture which we describe as being ‘warm strict’.  Learning is developed through a broad range of engaging and rich educational opportunities.  We are a dedicated and motivated community which enables our students, and staff, to work hard and achieve highly. 

Pursuing excellent education means that Waddesdon School does not simply measure success by our outstanding outcomes; it is also measured by the development and character of our young people.”