Vision, Ethos and Values
Our Vision
At Leatherhead Trinity School & Nursery, we inspire learning and unlock the future for all our children, both within our school and throughout our wider community. Our vision is deeply rooted in a theologically grounded Christian ethos, built on inclusivity, innovation, and a commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.
"All things are possible for one who believes."
— Mark 9:23
Our Mission
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Quality First Teaching and Learning
We deliver a rich, specialist curriculum tailored to our children’s needs, recognising the transformative power of excellent, inspirational teaching to improve social mobility, wellbeing, and outcomes. -
Christian Values in Action
We live out our Christian values of respect, truth, love, forgiveness, and commitment in everything we do, strengthened by our close partnerships with three local churches.
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."
— John Wesley
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Strategic and Compassionate Leadership
Our leadership is characterised by compassion and a relentless drive to sustain improvement, raise standards, and deliver an inspiring and broad curriculum. -
Safety and Wellbeing
We provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing for all pupils, families, and the wider community. Safeguarding is central to all we do, ensuring children are exceptionally safe. -
Coaching Culture
We foster an open, honest staff culture where coaching is embedded, and everyone is committed to continuous learning and growth. -
Positive Behaviour
Our children listen and are listened to, demonstrating respect, empathy, and a genuine thirst for learning. They actively articulate their learning journeys. -
Robust Financial Management
We ensure resources are effectively managed to support Quality First Teaching and learning, underpinned by strong business acumen.
Our Ethos
- We raise aspirations and academic outcomes through a broad, specialist curriculum that reflects the diversity of our community, including music, languages, sports, creative arts, science, technology, engineering, and outdoor learning.
- We celebrate all children’s achievements through a growth mindset culture that encourages positive risk-taking and showcases their talents in new and exciting ways across the community.
- We build children’s resilience and broaden future opportunities through a coaching approach for leaders, staff, and pupils alike.
- We strive to be a beacon of best practice in communication.
- We live our Christian values daily, nurturing and loving our children, growing their spirituality, and maintaining strong relationships with clergy and the church community.
Values
Our Christian values shape both our school’s learning environment and the fundamental British values we uphold:

Respect |
Truth |
Love |
Forgiveness |
Commitment |
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Reflectiveness Diversity Democracy Tolerance Rule of Law |
Curiosity Empowerment Growth Mindset
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Compassionate Leadership Coaching Style Individual Liberty |
Reciprocity Mutual Respect
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Resilience Quality First Teaching Perseverance |