Values, Aims & Ethos

Vision Statement

Girton Glebe is a community centred, innovative and inclusive primary school where our children develop into inspired, inquisitive and internationally-minded individuals.    

This approach will lead pupils to be caring, knowledgeable and reflective learners ready for the next stage of their education.  

Mission Statement

At Girton Glebe, through the IB PYP curriculum, we deliver an holistic education which develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who have a deep understanding of their local and global world. We develop children who help create a better and more peaceful world through an holistic education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

Through our 6 core values, we aim to develop children at Girton Glebe who are:

• Curious: inquisitive and inquiring
• Aspirational: striving to achieve
• Responsible: understanding of their involvement in their education and the wider world
• Empathetic: welcoming of others’ opinions and valuing the feelings of others
• Persevering: appreciative of the learning journey
• Respectful: inclusive, local and global citizens

Our Vision

Our school is an inclusive school where our children develop into inspired, resilient, life-long learners. We achieve this by delivering the best possible education through an enriched curriculum and by being an integral part of the Girton community.

Our History

2016 saw the 65th anniversary of Girton Glebe on our current site. The fantastic Friends of Girton Glebe (FOGG) created this short film to celebrate the event, which can be viewed here:

Our Aims

At Girton Glebe Primary School we aim to:

• ensure that every child is valued and has opportunities, by overcoming all barriers to learning
• continuously develop our teaching practice, ensuring that children become resilient, confident and independent learners
• be true partners with our parents, carers, and the wider community
• provide wider curriculum opportunities that engage our children in enriched learning
• embrace the advantages of our village location on the edge of the vibrant, historic city of Cambridge
• invest in the development and progression of our staff and resources

Our Ethos

We will encourage and help each child to:

• Be enquiring, flexible, imaginative and self-motivated
• Be confident in decision making
• Respect and value differences and the differing needs of themselves and others
• Develop their own personal worth and attitudes in a changing society
• Value and respect the environment
• Play an active role within the life of the school
• Be empowered to contribute as responsible citizens
• Empathise and work effectively with others, understanding the consequences of their actions