School Aims
Vision for 2024
Fulneck School aims to become the leading small independent school in the UK.
We add value to the lives of our pupils across a range of academic and non-academic pursuits, regardless of prior achievement.
We have an inspirational natural environment utilised imaginatively to develop physical and mental resilience, and a nurturing, warm, family-feel community that prepares pupils for their future lives and careers.
Fulneck pupils are offered a first class start to life which emphasises responsibility for self and others.
Our Ethos
“Work hard”: Fulneck pupils who work hard at all they do to meet our high expectations. We have a broad curriculum that satisfies the needs of all our learners and we promote a love of learning, valuing the process and not just the results.
“Be kind”: Fulneck pupils recognise the importance of compassion, humility and empathy and displays these characteristics in their daily lives.
“Be useful”: our founders believed in moral responsibility and social action. Fulneck pupils know there is more to life than self and continue to make a positive difference to wider society.
“Go well”: Fulneck pupils thrive on a diverse range of activities that develop their character, instil confidence and maintain their physical and mental well-being.
Fulneck's Five Pillars and Aims
Pupil Achievement
Forward-thinking academic curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
Total curriculum that enables pupils to develop the transferable skills needed in their futures.
National reputation for supporting additional needs.
Pupils Development and Well-being
Mental and physical good health prioritised and proactively managed.
Pupil educated to understand their responsibility for the world around them and equipped to make a difference.
Providing the very best levels of pastoral care for all our pupils.
Staff Development and Well-being
A community of life-long learners committed to professional development.
A support system that focuses on professional review and development.
Structures and resources ensure that appropriate collaboration takes place when planning future work.
Governance and Leadership
Demanding that all members of our community strive for excellence.
Ensuring that Fulneck School remains excellent value for money.
Ensuring that our parental body is fully engaged with the vision of the school and supportive of its ethos
Business Development
An inspirational environment, in and outside the classroom, enabling pupils to develop their skills and key characteristics.
Modern Boarding House facilities that attract a diverse range of UK and international pupils.
Improved means of internal and external communication of the vision, mission and values.