The aims of Burnsall School are based on our mission statement and are designed to ensure the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and intellectual development of all our pupils.

1. We want all children to be happy, enjoy school and develop a love of learning which will stay with them throughout their lives.

2.We want the children to become independent learners with lively enquiring and creative minds.

3.Through a broad balanced curriculum we want the children to achieve the highest standards of which they are capable. We want to encourage the children to have high expectations of their learning.

4.We want the children to develop self respect and respect for others and to know their ideas are listened to and valued. We want them to be good listeners prepared to discuss and respect the beliefs of others.

5. We want them to feel proud of what they do at school in all aspects of school life.

6. We want to provide a secure caring environment within which teaching and non-teaching staff can work with parents to achieve these aims.