In a rapidly changing world, we want to ensure that all our students at Icknield are prepared and motivated to make a difference, both now and in the future and wherever they may go. Under our guiding principle of ‘Excellence for All’ we want all connected with the school to realise the potential they have in as many aspects of their lives as possible. Our Ofsted Report (July 2011) described the school as ‘a harmonious and cohesive society’, where ‘There is a shared focus on good achievement and high expectations’. This collective commitment of our students, staff, governors and parents to work together drives us to achieve the challenging targets of excellence we have set for ourselves.
Our Humanities Specialism has broadened our horizons as a school. It has allowed our students to deepen their experience of the material and moral world around them by helping them to think and work across subject boundaries. Our Arts Mark Silver and Sports Mark Gold Awards not only recognise Icknield’s high levels of achievement in diverse subjects but also show the creativity and confidence our students have developed under our learning ethos.
We always aim to improve so that we can meet the needs of all students, guiding them to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose. We all take great pleasure in hearing about the successes of our students after they move on, whether at Oxford and Cambridge or completing their apprenticeship with flying colours. These successes are down to individual hard work and the individually-focused learning, challenge and support Icknield keeps at the heart of its teaching.
I hope this website will encourage you to come and join us and find out more about what we are doing to shape the future of our school and the futures of our students.
Headteacher
Mr Hunter
