Small school, big hearts.  Wise, Responsible and Kind like the Good Samaritan.

Our vision is to nurture unique individuals who are outstanding learners, demonstrating wisdom, responsibility and kindness within their communities.  Using the Good Samaritan as our role model, we know that loving others as we would like to be loved is upmost for happy, healthy lives.

'Pupils’ work in curriculum subjects is underpinned by termly themes which develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding. Pupils are knowledgeable and form well-founded, balanced and considered opinions.'  Ofsted 2022

Mission Statement

We are a caring village school which promotes Christian values, where each child receives a high standard of education that is broad, challenging, exciting and encourages creative thinking.

We encourage every learner to be the best they can be, to reflect and plan the next steps in their learning journey, demonstrating a respect towards others and contributing to the communities of which they are a part.

Our Values

At the heart of our school are our three core values: Wise, Responsible and Kind. These shape our expectations for learning, relationships and the way we live together as a school community.

Wise

We think wisely and are committed to learning. We relish and retain knowledge, value high standards and have high expectations and aspirations for ourselves. We enjoy challenge, think creatively and use our learning to make good decisions. Like the wise man who built his house upon the rock (Matthew 7), we seek to build firm foundations for our lives.

Responsible

We are responsible for ourselves – for our wellbeing, our behaviour and our learning. We strive to be the best people we can be and the best person for others. We understand that we have a responsibility to those around us, both inside and outside school, and that this sometimes requires patience, courage and perseverance. Like Noah, who stepped up when God asked him to, we recognise our responsibility to act. We are a school family whose strength comes from working together.

Kind

We are kind. Through support, nurture and understanding, we help one another to flourish. We recognise that every one of us is unique and that every individual has value. We celebrate diversity and respect difference. There are hundreds and thousands, millions of us – but God knows everyone and God knows me.

Our Termly Values

Alongside Wise, Responsible and Kind, we explore a range of termly values which help our children deepen their understanding of how we live, learn and grow together.

Our termly values are inspired by Christian teaching and follow a two-year cycle, allowing children to revisit and deepen important themes as they move through the school. They are woven through collective worship, Jigsaw PSHE, our Rights Respecting Schools work and the wider curriculum, helping children understand how these values can be lived out in their everyday lives.

Year A (2027-2028)

• Autumn – Respect and Courage
• Spring – Hope and Belief
• Summer – Friendship and Responsibility

Year B (2026-2027)

• Autumn – Peace and Unity
• Spring – Equality and Diversity
• Summer – Kindness and Forgiveness

Through these values, children explore community and belonging, beliefs and the wider world, relationships and character. Together, our core and termly values reflect our Christian ethos and support our commitment to children’s rights and British Values, helping our pupils grow into thoughtful, compassionate and responsible members of their community.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Buckland, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our school community is valued, respected and able to participate fully in school life. Through our Rights Respecting culture, curriculum and wider opportunities, children learn to understand and celebrate diversity, respect different cultures, faiths, beliefs, identities and families, and recognise the dignity and worth of every individual.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and work to identify and remove barriers so that every child can flourish and feel that they belong.

Please see the Policies section of our website for our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy and Equality Objectives 2026–2028.

'Pupils develop wisdom and curiosity by probing different ideas and beliefs regularly. They learn about global and local issues. Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, equality and human rights, preparing them well for future life.' Ofsted 2022.