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  • We encourage pupils to form
    their own reasoned convictions,
    wherever this leads them.

    Heritage School pupil relaxing after cross country run in Cambridge UK

Our Ethos

Every culture has a gravitational centre, a set of ideas and values which provide inspiration and direction, and which bring coherence to the whole. The Christian faith has provided such a centre-point for millions of people over thousands of years, as well as for many outstanding institutions and even whole societies, and it anchors the work of Heritage School.

It shapes our understanding of the human person, including the high value we place upon each person, and of healthy human development. It means we resist reductionism. It encourages us to place the highest priority upon considerate relationships and to work for a culture marked by kindness.

It also offers plausible answers to the big questions of human existence, which children are generally very ready to explore. Amongst staff, Christian faith provides inspiration for our task and a shared purpose.

How does this impact the curriculum? In two ways. First, Christian beliefs and values are explored in assemblies, Christian hymns are sung and we finish with a corporate prayer. Second, short Bible readings feature in the curriculum, with a particular focus upon the most well-known stories. We think all students should be aware of the contents of the Bible given its far reaching historical and cultural significance.

Heritage encourages pupils to form their own reasoned convictions, wherever this leads them. Our deep respect for the child as a person, and our commitment to the principle of self-education, means we reject any form of manipulation. Heritage warmly welcomes children from all backgrounds.

Latest News

Summer Camps Get Going with Years 7 & 8 in the Peaks

Just after the May Bank Holiday, our first summer camp went out, with Years 7 and 8 travelling to the Peak District for three nights away.

Year 9 Visit the Palace of Westminster

At the start of May, Mr Fletcher took the Year 9 class on a fascinating trip to the Palace of Westminster, as part of their citizenship education.

Adventures in the Antarctic

Year 8 pupil Benji had the extraordinary opportunity to go on a three week expedition to the Antarctic before Easter and in a joyous Assembly he shared some of what life is like such a unique place.

Express Article: Mr Fletcher Champions our Screen Free Approach

Mr Fletcher was interviewed about our screen free approach for an article published by The Daily Express.
Heritage alumnus and former Head Boy Silas helped to run a RoboCon event at Hills Road Sixth Form College and he invited Heritage to take part.

Heritage Competes in RoboCon 2025

Heritage alumnus Silas helped to run a RoboCon event at Hills Road Sixth Form College and he invited two teams from Heritage to compete.

Year 5 Drama Production: Greece Goes to Pieces

The Year 5 class’ light-hearted, comedy musical took us back to the year 400 BC to tell the story of Ancient Greece, with the potter Peta as our guide.

Fizz, Friends, and Fundraising for Heritage

The HCA brought together parents and friends of Heritage School for a night of fine wine, delicious bites, and warm conversation.

Year 7 Drama Production: Julius Caesar

In a fitting drama production for March, the Year 7 class brought life (and multiple convincing deaths) to Shakespeare’s challenging historical tragedy Julius Caesar.
Year 4 welcomed us to the Heritage Dental Practice, where they gave an animated illustration of the value of keeping your teeth healthy

Year 4 Class Assembly: An Animated Visit to Heritage Dental Practice

Year 4 welcomed us to the Heritage Dental Practice, where they gave an animated illustration of the value of keeping our teeth healthy.