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Perseverance • Responsibility • Independence • Determination • Empathy
WITTON M.S.
Witton Middle School
www.witton.worcs.sch.uk
Developing pride and preparing our children to go out into the world and make it a better place.

PERSEVERANCE
We believe that perseverance is the key to
unlocking talent. It is an attribute that we
value in everything that we do. We promote
perseverance across all subjects to enable
our children to meet their full potential, and
be the best they can be.
Perseverance is a life-long quality which will
stand your child in good stead whatever
their path. This leads to children who work
diligently and who want to keep on trying.
“Pupils routinely read through each
other’s work and write comments as they
judge its quality. Pupils respond to these
comments very positively because they
value each other’s opinions.”
“The whole process aids learning because
pupils have a good level of involvement in
assessing how well they are doing. Pupils’
attitudes to learning are positive.”
- Ofsted October 2013

we always persevere to be the best we can be: WE NEVER GIVE UP!

RESPONSIBILITY
We encourage individual and collective
responsibility in all aspects of school life.
We encourage responsibility for relationships
with others, and will support your child in
building effective relationships by providing
strong boundaries and moral role models.
We uphold personal responsibility by
advocating smart uniform, excellent
attendance, personal well-being and
academic achievement. This leads to your
child being an active partner in their own
learning and personal development.
“Pupils behave well and are very proud of
their school. Attendance has improved
year-on-year and is currently well above
average.”
“Teachers manage behaviour consistently
well and lessons run smoothly because
relationships are strong and pupils want
to do well.” - Ofsted October 2013

We act responsibly for ourselves...
...our school, our community AND THE WORLD!

INDEPENDENCE
We want your child to have a love of
learning and become a life-long learner.
To do this we have developed a rich and
exciting curriculum which is stimulating and
engaging.
We provide a range of excellent facilities
and strong teaching environment within
which to develop independence. We are
proud of our superb choice of specialist
facilities, which include ICT, music, science
and design and technology teaching areas,
not to mention our splendid grounds.
As our children move from Key Stage 2 into
Key Stage 3, we provide an effective bridge
between the two phases by maintaining
a strong link with the class teacher,
whilst increasing the range of specialist
teaching. This leads to the development of
exceptionally well rounded, independent
individuals.
“The way in which pupils assess the quality
of each other’s work is particularly good.”
- Ofsted October 2013

We strive to be independent by being organised, creative...
...and taking risks to solve problems!

Determination
We encourage children to have the
determination to reach the highest
academic and personal targets. We are
determined that we will make a difference
to your child’s progress and well-being. We
enable this by providing high quality learning
experiences.
We are determined to make the most of
our children’s talents by insisting on high
expectations and supporting them every
step of the way. This leads to children being
equipped to overcome obstacles and
achieve goals.
“In lessons, pupils work well together.
They particularly enjoy talking with a
partner about their work.”
“Systems for checking pupils’ progress
are of good quality. They are far more
precise than in the past and pupils who are
in danger of falling behind are identified
early so that they get quickly back on
track.” - Ofsted October 2013

We are determined to succeed by facing challenges...
...and working together to achieve our ambitions

Empathy
We place a high value on respect for others,
alongside tolerance of other faiths and
cultures. We have a friendly and welcoming
culture providing an atmosphere in which
children learn well. Through our rewards
and sanctions, underpinned by our ‘pride’
values, we uphold excellent behaviour.
We value effective relationships between
parents and carers, children and adults.
We are a school that listens and tries to
empathise with other members of our
community.
Relationships underpinned by empathy will
further promote your child’s self-esteem and
we seek to build these at every opportunity.
This leads to children who are able to value
other peoples’ feelings.
“The school is a friendly, caring place
where pupils feel safe and are confident
they will be listened to if they have
concerns.” - Ofsted October 2013

We show empathy and care for others, and the world around us...
...by being honest, considerate and kind!

Perseverance • Responsibility • Independence • Determination • Empathy
WITTON M.S.
Witton Middle School
Tel: 01905 773362 Fax: 01905 795474 Email: office@witton.worcs.sch.uk Web: www.witton.worcs.sch.uk
Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 8BD
Witton Middle School abides by the Worcestershire County Council Admissions Policy.
We would like to welcome you to our school and look forward to meeting you and your child.