KES Vision and Values

Our vision is to be the school of choice for our community and one of the most remarkable schools in Essex — delivering excellence for every student, every day, in the classroom, on the pitch, in the studios, and on the stage, through leadership, community, kindness, ambition, and achievement.

We Dream. We Believe. We Achieve.

Our new values are at the heart of our ambition to raise aspirations and achievement for every child. They align with Ofsted’s expectation that schools develop character, broaden horizons, and prepare students for life and work

Dream We inspire students to think big — not only about their future careers, but about the kind of people they want to become and the mark they want to make on the world. We want them to explore passions, discover talents, and set ambitious goals in every area of life. Our careers programme, enrichment opportunities, employer encounters, and guidance from Year 7 onwards open eyes to every possibility — from Oxbridge and international study to performing on stage, leading in sport, creating art, innovating in science, or starting a business.

Believe  We help students build self-confidence and a strong sense of responsibility through our PSHE curriculum, leadership opportunities, personal development activities, and clear routines. We want every child to believe in their ability to succeed with the right effort, support, and motivation — at home and at school.

Achieve We focus relentlessly on turning ambition into reality through high standards in lessons, strong exam results, and timely support when it’s needed most. This ensures dreams and self-belief lead to qualifications, opportunities, and choices that shape their adult lives.

Our 5 Core Pillars:

Exceptional Teaching and Learning
We set high expectations for every student and every lesson, underpinned by evidence-informed practice and a culture of stretch and challenge — helping every young person believe they can succeed.

A Culture of Excellence and Kindness
Clear routines, respectful relationships and shared values create an environment where students feel safe, supported and ready to achieve their very best — in the classroom and beyond.

An Ambitious, Enriching Curriculum
A broad and balanced curriculum inspires students to dream bigger, deepen their knowledge, grow their character and build the cultural capital they need to thrive in life.

Leadership that Grows People
We invest in leadership at every level — empowering staff to grow professionally, modelling belief in each other’s potential, and ensuring our culture of improvement helps all students achieve.

Partnership with Families and the Community
We build trust and shared responsibility with families and our wider community so that, together, we give every child the chance to dream, believe and achieve. Together, we build dreams, nurture ambition and expect excellence.

We Dream. We Believe. We Achieve.