A Venn Academy Trust School

– Together we will…

Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible.

Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.

Registered address:

Building C – First Floor,
Willerby Hill Business Park,
Beverley Rd,
Willerby,
East Yorkshire,
HU10 6FE.

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (company number: 09662303).

Our Vision and Values

Our vision at Griffin Primary School is to create a warm, supportive, nurturing, secure and happy learning environment where everyone feels valued and are encouraged to recognise and achieve their full potential.

At Griffin Primary School we have 8 core values which we want all pupils to master by the time they leave the school at the end of Year 6.  All staff model, praise successes, support and give feedback to help children work towards the next step in each of the 8 values.  The 8 values are:

  • Independence
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Responsibility
  • Resilience
  • Co-operation
  • Respect
  • Enthusiasm

Our ambitions for all pupils are:

  • To encourage all members of the school community to aim high in all aspects of school life particularly attainment, attendance and behaviour.

  • To provide a creative curriculum, which develops the moral, spiritual, cultural and social understanding of each child; and is well-sequenced to enable pupils to make progress in all subject areas.

  • To develop cultural capital; with a focus on celebrating our local area and the city of Hull.

  • To promote positive behaviour through our positive ethos and support for all pupils and families.

  • To instill, within a safe environment, the desire to learn.

  • To employ highly skilled staff that are committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

  • To promote life skills so children are confident to take appropriate risks, welcome challenges in the school, wider community and the world around us.

“Leaders have ensured that reading is high priority. Pupils talk about a range of different books and authors that they enjoy reading.”

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“Staff say they are proud to work in the school… ‘There is a lot of staff buy-in and a real team ethos.’”

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“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”

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“Through their focus on personal development, leaders support pupils to be confident, resilient and independent.”

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“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in mathematics… As a result, pupils achieve well in mathematics.”

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“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils.”

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“Children settle quickly in the early years. Staff rightly focus on developing children’s vocabulary and communication skills.”

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“Pupils told inspectors that bullying is rare. Pupils behave well at social times and enjoy playing games together.”

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“Leaders, including trustees, have established a culture of high expectation… This has led to the school being a calm place where pupils focus on their learning.”

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“Trustees know the school well… They use this information to hold leaders to account effectively.”

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“Behaviour in school is good… This has helped to create a settled and industrious feeling in classrooms.”

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“Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum… As a result of this well-planned and well-taught curriculum, pupils achieve well.”

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