Welcome to Distington Community School. 

We are an inclusive school that takes pride in our work to provide long lasting memories for all children. 

Our key priority is that every child and member of our school family is safe, healthy and happy to learn.  Children and staff create an environment with exceptionally high behaviour expectations, which create respect, trust and peace.  Our children are taught to understand what good learning looks like, how to be reflective learners, positive problem solvers and work effectively in a team, which in turn develops skills for life, personal development of the whole child and high academic achievement.

Our staff are committed to ensuring we get to know each child as an individual; this process starts before your child’s first day, and is the beginning of a relationship that will build and grow as your child does in our care. We will work closely with you as parents during this time to ensure that your child’s learning journey is a successful and fulfilling one.

The Distington staff are dedicated, talented, and knowledgeable. Your child will be challenged and supported to achieve across the full breadth of our exciting and individualised curriculum.

We also place great emphasis on nurturing our pupils’ growth as responsible citizens. Respect, tolerance, honesty and positive behaviour are expected at all times. We ensure all pupils play an active, positive part in their communities. We ensure all are listened to, all are valued, and through ongoing encouragement and celebrating individual successes, we develop pupils’ self-esteem.

Distington Community School is an inclusive school. We strive to achieve the highest standards for each and every child regardless of their starting points. Whatever your child’s individual circumstances, we aim to tailor a curriculum to meet their needs; one which facilitates enjoyment in learning and with equal opportunities for all.

On behalf of the pupils, staff, and Governors, I look forward to welcoming you to Distington Community School.

Miss Angela Quirk

Executive Headteacher

Our School Ethos is...

Empower, Learn, Celebrate

Distington Community School is a place where children can learn and develop in a safe, caring and positive environment.

Empower

high expectations

positive learning behaviours

opportunities to achieve excellence

new and exciting challenges

opportunities to take risks

a variety of vibrant and creative environments

by using real life and imagination

Learn

to tackle challenge with confidence

by nurturing curiosity

to have aspirations

to reflect and evaluate

to be creative

to work together

to recognise and respect diversity

to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding for life-long learning

Celebrate

learning

achievement

personal success

excellence

diversity & promote equality