Our school ethos is powerfully shaped by the importance we accord to moral and spiritual development, which we encourage in every way possible. 

Religious education is given to all pupils in accordance with the Education Reform Act 1988 and the East Sussex County Council Agreed Syllabus. Parents should be aware that the law states that an act of worship must be wholly or mainly Christian in its nature.

The RE syllabus is multicultural and non-denominational. The main Christian festivals are studied in all year groups and a proportion of children’s learning will be drawn from Christianity and the children will learn about other faiths.

Daily assemblies are held, during which an act of collective worship takes place; this may be in the form of a whole school, year group or class assembly. Children’s achievements are also celebrated regularly. 

The School has developed strong links with our local Church St Marks, and regular visits take place to integrate our pupils into the local community.

Parents who do not wish their children to be taught the agreed syllabus, or to take part in the short acts of worship which are held at school, should let us know so that their children can be excused, and alternative arrangements made.  Regular group meetings for pupils of different faiths can be organised.