Happy, successful children embracing "life in all its fullness"      (John 10:10)

Our Vision

At Bradley CE Primary School, our vision is simple yet powerful: we aim to nurture happy, successful children who embrace life in all its fullness.

Rooted in our Christian values and inspired by the words of John 10:10 — "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" — we believe every child should flourish academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally. We strive to create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and confident to be themselves.

In joining ACE Derbyshire Trust, a majority Multi-Academy Trust, we have embraced an exciting new chapter that strengthens our ability to deliver on this vision. Being part of this collaborative network allows us to share expertise, resources, and innovative practices with other schools committed to excellence and care. This partnership enhances the opportunities available to our children, ensuring they receive the very best education, support, and experiences. 

Through a rich, broad curriculum and meaningful experiences both in and beyond the classroom, we equip our pupils not only with the skills they need to succeed but also with a deep sense of joy, purpose, and curiosity about the world. We encourage creativity, kindness, and resilience, celebrating each child's unique strengths and potential.

At Bradley, education is more than just learning — it’s about building character, nurturing hope, and fostering a lifelong love for life and learning.

Our Mission Statement 

The mission of the Dales Federation of Primary Schools is to provide a safe, secure, family orientated environment enabling all children to achieve their full potential, nurturing their growth educationally, spiritually, morally and physically.  The Federation will provide a broad range of opportunities, developing confident, well rounded individuals with a firm grounding in core subjects, and also a wide range of knowledge.  They will develop inquisitive minds, seeking to learn beyond the curriculum, being prepared for their next steps in life and education with a lifelong love for learning. 

The Federation will work to ensure children are happy, feel valued, loved, respected, and guide them to show the same care to others.  All children in the Federation matter, and their different gifts and skills will be recognised and celebrated.

The bedrock of our schools is our Christian ethos that is embedded throughout all that we do, and the Federation continue to build on the foundations already present through close connections with the Church and our communities.

The Federation is committed to delivering the highest quality teaching, and to foster an environment where staff feel valued, happy and passionate to make a difference to the children in their care.  The Federation will support staff to develop and grow to their full potential.

The schools in our Federation will continue to work together, and will develop a wider network of collaboration to share best practice, constantly striving to drive improvement that will benefit the children in our organisation and in other schools.

We build supportive relationships with our parents and carers so that they feel confident to entrust their children to our care.

Our Federation will be a strong pillar of the communities it serves.  We will encourage the children to appreciate and embrace the cultural diversity of the wider community that they will experience throughout their lives.

Our Curriculum 

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela

“Knowledge empowers people with our most powerful tool: the ability to think and decide. There is no power for change greater than a child discovering what he or she cares about. (Speech about Global Warming read on the National Mall for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, 2010)”

At Bradley, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed around three key drivers: Coherence, Creativity, and Community. These principles are deeply rooted in our Christian faith and guided by the teachings of the Bible, ensuring that learning is purposeful, inspiring, and connected to the values we hold dear.

Coherence reflects our commitment to a well-structured and meaningful curriculum, where knowledge and skills build progressively and make sense to every child. As Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” We believe that a coherent education helps children make sense of the world, growing in wisdom and understanding as they follow the path God has set before them.

Creativity is celebrated as a gift from God, inspiring children to explore, imagine, and express themselves with confidence and joy. God’s creativity is evident in the world around us, as Psalm 139:14 declares, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” We encourage our children to develop their unique talents and to innovate with courage, reflecting God’s image as creators and co-creators in the world.

Community is central to our vision, as we nurture a school family grounded in love, respect, and service to others. Jesus taught us in John 13:34, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” At Bradley CE Primary, we foster a strong sense of belonging where everyone is valued, kindness is practiced, and children learn the importance of working together to build a better world.

Together, these curriculum drivers ensure that our teaching and learning embody the heart of our Christian faith, helping children grow not only academically but also spiritually and socially, preparing them to thrive as happy and successful members of society.