Ambition, Aspiration, Excellence within a Connected Community 

At the heart of the Oxlip Learning Partnership lies a commitment to shaping children’s futures by fostering a connected community of learners rooted in Ambition, Aspiration, and Excellence. 

• Ambition: Our ambition is rooted in civic duty and leadership, applied across all stages of learning, from preschool to adulthood. We believe in enabling every student’s aspirations for academic and social success, while supporting our communities through ethical, socially responsible actions. Our schools, united within a connected trust, strive to become recognised beacons of leadership, inspiring the wider community and achieving both local and regional recognition. 
• Aspiration: We hold high aspirations for all learners, empowering them to progress intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially, no matter their starting point. Success is demonstrated through the trust’s ability to minimise divides, ensuring all students progress in line with top-performing schools. We encourage respect for self, others, and the environment, fostering collaboration and nurturing relationships across the trust. 
• Excellence: Excellence permeates our work as we embrace innovation, research, and collaboration, advancing education for the public benefit. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in student outcomes, the quality of teaching and learning, and the development of independent, resilient learners. We celebrate diversity, individuality, and the distinctive qualities of each school while building strong leadership and a collective drive for school improvement. 

Together, we will: 

• Foster responsible citizens who are confident, inquisitive, and independent learners, capable of determining their own futures. 

• Provide a happy, caring, safe, and stimulating learning community where students are supported by motivated staff who aspire to outstanding teaching and leadership. 

• Promote and develop leadership within our schools, encouraging leaders to support, challenge, and inspire others. 

• Collaborate and share expertise across schools, regions, and with external partners to ensure vibrant, innovative, and informed educational practices. 

By embracing challenge and celebrating success, we will build an inclusive, diverse community that values collaboration, trust, pride, and resilience. We recognise and respect the unique characteristics of each school and community within the Trust, while sharing a common purpose of school improvement and educational excellence. 

This vision highlights the combined focus on civic responsibility, high aspirations for all learners, and a shared pursuit of excellence, while incorporating the community-oriented ethos of both the Trust and its partner schools.