We are pleased to welcome you to Ratton School. Ratton is one of the most popular schools in East Sussex, a reputation built on “Achieving Together” a successful partnership combining high levels of achievement and strong emphasis on shared virtues. Our vision is to develop caring, confident and creative students who achieve excellence.
The vision of ‘achieving excellence’ is underpinned by six virtues:
Compassion – Showing kindness and caring for other people and the environment.
Respect – Acting with respect to others both in and out of school. Valuing diversity and avoiding discriminatory language.
Creativity – Being curious about the world, solving problems and asking thoughtful questions.
Teamwork – Achieving together by working as part of a team. Understanding that we all have to do our fair share and get along with different people.
Effort – Putting effort into all aspects of school life. Demonstrating resilience when faced with a challenge.
Responsibility – Taking responsibility by being in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing.
Based on this vision and these virtues we tirelessly strive to ensure that:
At Ratton School, SMSC development is woven throughout our curriculum and wider school life. We encourage students to explore spiritual questions and reflect on their beliefs, values, and sense of purpose through subjects like Ethics, Religious Studies, and both the Performing and Visual Arts.
Our focus on moral development is evident in the way we teach students to act with Virtue, explore ethical dilemmas, and understand the consequences of their actions. Our school Virtues run through our behaviour policy, our Tutor program and House points systems.
Through collaborative learning, extra-curricular activities, and community engagement, we foster social development, helping students build positive relationships, develop empathy, and become active, responsible citizens.
Finally, we celebrate cultural development by exposing students to a rich diversity of traditions, languages, and perspectives, promoting respect, inclusion, and a deep appreciation of the world around them.
