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Welcome to Ark Alexandra

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Welcome

It is our privilege to welcome you to our school, a vibrant Church of England community where Faith, Kindness, and Excellence guide everything we do. These values are not just words; they shape our culture, our curriculum, and the way we care for every child. 

Faith reminds us of our foundation: to nurture spiritual growth and moral integrity, encouraging students to explore life’s big questions and develop a sense of purpose. 

Kindness is at the heart of our relationships. We believe that respect, compassion, and empathy create a safe and supportive environment where every individual feels valued. 

Excellence drives our ambition. We set high expectations for learning and character, empowering students to achieve their best academically and personally. 

Our vision is simple: to empower every member of our community to experience life in all its fullness so that every student can realise their God-given potential and positively impact the world around them.  

Through high expectations, a rich curriculum, outstanding teaching, and a wide range of opportunities from arts and sports to leadership and service, we help every student discover their gifts and use them for good. 

As a Church of England school, we welcome families of all faiths and none, celebrating diversity while remaining rooted in Christian principles. Together, we aim to create a community where every child feels known, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. 

Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore further and see how our values shape daily life here. If you would like to learn more or arrange a visit, please do get in touch.  We would be delighted to meet you. 

Executive Principal

Rhys Spiers

Headteacher of Helenswood Campus

Tommy Ittu

Headteacher of William Parker Campus

Alex Birks-Agnew

Our vision

Our vision for Ark Alexandra is to empower every member of our community to experience life in all its fullness so that every student can realise their God-given potential and positively impact the world around them.

Our values

The trinity of Faith, Kindness and Excellence form our values. They are underpinned by Agape(love) and overarched by Koinonia(community).

The foundations of these pillars are:

Faith: For we walk by Faith, not by sight – 2 Corinthians 5:7, I can, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' Philippians 4:13

Excellence: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.1 Corinthians 9 :24-25

Kindness: Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

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