Our Principles

Being part of Matravers School means joining a family that has the highest expectations of all members in order to deliver the highest possible standards in education.

We believe in expertise. 

• We will provide an academic curriculum, that requires excellent teaching to deliver. 
• We will provide pupils with access to a range of options choices, that prepares pupils for the next stage of life. 
• We will provide pupils with access to a broad and balanced curriculum progression through their time in KS3, KS4 and KS5. 

We believe in no excuses. 

• We will provide structures, rules and routines that deliver a calm and purposeful environment, for our place of learning. 
• We will provide swift and supportive learning interventions, ensuring no child is left behind or allowed to disrupt the learning of others. 
• We will create a culture of self-accountability that prepares pupils for the demands of adult life.  

We believe in the importance of literacy. 

• We will provide knowledge-rich reading across the curriculum, ensuring pupils access challenging texts from all disciplines. 
• We will provide explicit vocabulary instruction in every subject, recognising that academic language is often a barrier to understanding. 
• We will provide high-quality writing instruction, including modelling, structured practice, and live feedback.  

We believe in dismantling the walls of assumed privilege. 

• We will provide a vast range of enrichment opportunities, levelling the playing field beyond the classroom. 
• We will deliver extensive careers education, exposing pupils to the professional world and raising aspirations. 
• We will cultivate a culture of ambition and social mobility, making excellence accessible to all. 

We believe that education is more than lessons – it is a way of life. 

• We will provide structured support for pupils to extend their learning beyond school, including homework systems, and expect parent engagement to support this. 
• We will provide opportunities that raise aspirations of our pupils and the education to enable them to achieve these. 
• We will use our core attributes to deliver the Matravers pupil who will demonstrate a mutual respect and tolerance for other human beings. 

We believe in the transformatory power of the arts, cadet forces, and sports experiences. 

• We will provide a rich and inclusive arts programme, showcasing talent and building creativity. 
• We will provide access to a Cadet programme, teaching leadership, teamwork, and civic responsibility. 
• We will provide a competitive and inclusive sports programme, ensuring physical development, teamwork, and healthy habits.