Our vision and values are our touchstone for all that we do at orion Coopers.
At Orion Coopers, our values are the heartbeat of our school community. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire our students to thrive. We are proud to uphold the values of Trust, Kindness, and Endeavour.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR VALUES AND STRIVE TO LIVE THESE OUT IN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
In our Coopers community, every pupil belongs, every lesson counts, and every success is earned
Trust
Trust is the foundation of everything we do - it underpins the strong relationships we build between pupils, staff, parents, and carers. We encourage our pupils to trust in themselves - in their abilities, their judgement, and their potential. Parents and carers place their trust in us to provide a safe, nurturing, and high-achieving environment, and we honour that trust through transparency, consistency, and care. Our staff work in partnership with families and each other - fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility that ensures every child is supported to succeed.
Kindness
Kindness is the thread that connects our community. It is evident in the way our pupils treat one another - in the inclusive atmosphere of our classrooms and in the supportive relationships between staff and families. We believe that kindness is a strength - one that builds empathy, resilience, and a sense of belonging. At Orion Coopers, we model kindness in our policies, our practices, and our daily interactions - creating a school where everyone feels valued and heard.
Endeavour
Endeavour reflects our commitment to excellence and growth. We challenge our pupils to aim high, work hard, and persevere - even when faced with setbacks. We celebrate determination and the courage to keep going - knowing that progress often comes through effort and reflection. Our curriculum is designed to stretch and inspire, and our staff are dedicated to helping every pupil develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
Together, these values create a vibrant, ambitious, and caring school community - one where every child is empowered to flourish.
Inspired by our family of schools, the Orion Education Trust, we use these critical questions to guide our thinking and behaviours:
why do we exist?
To improve outcomes, transform lives and enable social mobility.
how do we behave?
Trust is the foundation of our community.
Kindness is the cornerstone of our culture.
Endeavour means to work hard to achieve success
WHat do we do?
We create a strong network of schools which transform the lives of students by enabling them to achieve high educational and personal goals, regardless of their background.
How do we succeed?
Through a clear backbone, strong culture, academic rigour and smart systems.
