Missions & Values - City Academy

A group of secondary school students wearing school uniform are gathered around a round classroom table, taking part in a hands-on learning activity. The students are focused on equipment and resources placed in the centre of the table, including boxed materials, worksheets, and small apparatus. Large windows behind the group provide natural light and overlook nearby buildings. The image highlights collaborative learning, problem-solving, and student engagement in a classroom environment.

Collaboration

We succeed by working as a team.

A group of secondary school students participate in a basketball game inside a large indoor sports hall. Players wearing matching sports bibs are spread across the court, with one student airborne near the basketball hoop attempting to score while other players gather beneath the basket. Court markings, basketball backboards, and sports hall equipment are visible throughout the space. The hall features high ceilings, indoor lighting, and brick walls. The image highlights student participation in team sports, physical activity, and extracurricular opportunities within the school environment.

Opportunity

We develop by taking on new challenges.

A nighttime photograph showing a group of students gathered in an outdoor campus courtyard. A powerful light positioned behind the group creates a strong backlit silhouette effect, making the figures appear dark against the bright central light. Tall streetlights line the paved walkway on both sides, while surrounding buildings are visible in the background. The lighting casts long, defined shadows across the ground towards the camera. The image combines architecture, outdoor space, and creative lighting to produce a striking visual composition.

Respect

We care by respecting and looking after each other.

A secondary school student wearing a navy blazer, grey jumper, light blue shirt, and striped tie is seated indoors against a plain light-coloured wall. The student is holding a large gold-coloured award plaque featuring an intricate tree pattern design. Part of the text

Excellence

We achieve by giving 100% in everything we do.

An infographic illustrating the school's mission and values. A winding road travels through green hills towards destinations labelled College, Sixth Form, and Apprenticeship. A roadside sign reads "City Road to Success" and a red figure is shown walking along the path.

Below the illustration, a pink banner contains the school's mission statement:

"To provide a warm and welcoming environment where every student can learn and grow, preparing them to succeed in college, sixth form, or an apprenticeship."

Underneath the mission statement are four value boxes:

Collaboration – We succeed by working as a team.
Opportunity – We develop by taking on new challenges.
Respect – We care by respecting and looking after each other.
Excellence – We achieve by giving 100% in everything we do.

Arrows connect the mission statement to each value, demonstrating how the school's values support students on their journey towards future success.

“We will be optimistic, ambitious and act with oneness.” – Our vision