Ethos & Values

At Hummersknott Academy we pride ourselves on being a school of possibilities, we truly believe that there are no limits to what our students can achieve.  We have high expectations around all aspects of school life and a continuous drive towards academic success.

Students at Hummersknott Academy appreciate that success involves hard work; we celebrate and embrace this. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and the staff at Hummersknott create an environment where students can thrive in all aspects of school life, be proud of their academic achievements and become the best version of themselves.

 Our mission is to provide an inclusive education that allows every child to achieve academic success, access broad experiences, explore their educational interests and build resilience. We equip our students with the tools they need to embrace any challenge beyond school and flourish in a diverse 21st century society. To achieve this we expect all members of the school community to embody our values, to take responsibility, show respect, show that you care.  These values ensure that we all make a positive contribution to all aspects of school life.

We foster a true sense of belonging so that students and staff wear our badge with pride.  We nurture talent and celebrate the hard work and diligence shown by all members of our school community so that Hummersknott Academy continues to be a vibrant, rewarding and progressive school; a school to be proud of.