Acklam Grange Prospectus 2017v2 | Page 5

Why Acklam Grange School? Acklam Grange is a comprehensive and inclusive school in Middlesbrough with a focus on learning for all the family. A big school with a big heart our priority is our students’ achievement, empowering every child to exceed expectations and be the best that they can be. We have aspirational aims for academic excellence for our students, creating choices for them in their future career paths. We aim to develop balanced young people who share our school values. AGS Pride encapsulates our school values and drives our students to succeed in every aspect of their lives. These are the five key characteristics that interweave through our curriculum and extra-curricular provision, forming the basis for everything we do at our school. Our Aims and Ethos Preparing our students for life in modern Britain #AGSPride Students at Acklam Grange have the right to a broad, balanced and relevant education, according to their needs. We aim to offer them the best opportunity to achieve their full potential in every way. Staff, with the help of governors, parents and officers of the Local Authority create the circumstances by which this happens. Our school seeks to meet the needs of everyone in our community. Equally, everyone is expected to support the needs of our community. It is the right of every individual at Acklam Grange to do these things without being hindered by others. outstanding features. Ofsted 2016 5