Vision & Values

Our Vision

In John 5:8, Jesus told the man who could not walk, “Get up, pick up your mat and walk.” With this powerful command, Jesus encouraged him to believe in himself and place his trust in God. This moment, filled with faith and courage, inspires our mission: “Trust in God. Trust Yourself. Aspire, Believe, Achieve!” Just like the St. John’s Eagle, our pupils, staff, parents and carers are encouraged to rise above challenges, spread their wings, and soar. Here, in our unique school community, we nurture each child’s strengths, dreams, and potential. We believe that by trusting in God and in themselves, all members of our school community can aim high, overcome obstacles, and reach new heights. They will fly boldly toward the light, like eagles reaching for the sun, confident in who they are and what they can achieve. Together, we strive to create a place where every child is uplifted, supported, and inspired to grow, explore, and shine brightly.

Mission Statement

Our agreed aims help us to achieve our mission:

Create a safe, happy and caring learning environment, where everyone is welcomed and valued as a unique individual within the eyes of God and each other.
Provide a broad, balanced and meaningful curriculum which offers all pupils the widest range of educational opportunities in order to inspire a love of learning and prepare them for the next phase in their education and life in modern Britain.
Create an “I can do” culture and raise individual self- esteem through praise and independence so children are not afraid to make mistakes and become confident, active learners
Encourage pupils to develop spiritually, mentally, physically, culturally and morally into well balanced, reliable citizens who take responsibility for themselves, their school, the local environment and the wider world.
Ensure that equal opportunities are provided for all and all forms of discrimination are challenged.
Work in effective partnerships with governors, families, feeder schools and other agencies, to ensure that every child matters and achieves their true potential.
Commit to excellence for all and through the process of continual reflection and evaluation, constantly strive to improve.

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St John's CE Academy DarlingtonThursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 12:00pm

Due to popular demand, we are opening the Book Fair after school tonight from 3:20pm - 3:45pm.

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St John's CE Academy DarlingtonThursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 11:14am

GOODBYE AND THANKYOU

Dear Parents and Carers,

I would like to extend my sincere thanks for the unwavering support, kindness, and trust you have shown over the past few years. It has been both an honour and a privilege to serve this remarkable community and to play a part in shaping the lives of your truly wonderful children.

As I have previously mentioned, my daily commute to Darlington is considerable, so when the opportunity arose to take on a similar role at a school much closer to home, it offered the prospect of a better work life balance. This was not a decision I made lightly, but one I felt I could not reasonably decline.

Reflecting on my time at St John’s fills me with immense pride and affection. I joined the school as Assistant Head in January 2014 and had the great honour of becoming Headteacher in 2021. Following in the footsteps of Miss Large was no small task; however, from the very beginning, you welcomed me with warmth and generosity, for which I will always be deeply grateful. Working alongside such dedicated staff, supportive families, and, above all, such inspiring children has been an absolute joy.

As the saying goes, all things must come to an end. While this chapter is closing, the memories and relationships I have formed here will remain with me always.

Mrs Rossington will take on the role of Acting Headteacher for the summer term, supported by Mrs Ferris as Acting Deputy Head. Having worked closely with both colleagues over a number of years, I have every confidence that the school will continue to thrive under their care, and it will very much be business as usual. The Trust is currently undertaking the process of appointing a permanent Headteacher for September 2026.

As we approach the Easter period, I would like to wish you and your families a joyful and peaceful holiday, along with every happiness and success in the years ahead. St John’s will forever hold a very special place in my heart, and I will miss you all dearly.

With sincere affection and gratitude,

Mr Ramsay

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St John's CE Academy DarlingtonWednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 8:21am

Year 2 had great fun collecting weather data with their very own homemade equipment last week. They developed some fantastic Geography skills!

Year 2 - Collecting Weather Data

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St John's CE Academy DarlingtonTuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 8:47pm

Our amazing dancers dazzled at the Hippodrome on Monday night at the Darlington Dance Festival. They had a wonderful time performing on the big stage and impressed everyone with their talent!

Thank you to Mrs Penteney, Miss Hodgson and Miss Taylor for helping our girls shine even brighter! If you missed their performance, take a look at the video to see the fantastic routine they performed for the rest of school!