Our Vision & Values
We aim to prepare children for the modern world by helping them to become highly successful life-long learners.
King’s Cross Academy is a happy and friendly school where the children are safe, love learning, behave well and succeed, within a supportive, creative and exciting environment. We have and recruit qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic teachers and support staff who share this vision, to help children to develop their confidence, capacity, resilience and other learning skills.
Our motto, ‘Love Learning Together’, embraces our pupils, parents and teachers and our partnership working with incredible neighbours. Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children (with whom we will share our building), Central Saint Martins, PRS for Music, Waitrose, Google UK, Camley Street Natural Park, Eurostar, the Guardian and the Francis Crick Institute are all on our doorstep, offering opportunities to broaden children’s experiences and raise their achievements and aspirations.
The historic guide frame of Gasholder No.8 is the inspiration for our school emblem. It encapsulates both the industrial past of King’s Cross and its new, creative future. The Academy sits at the heart of the King’s Cross community. This is a 21st Century school for 21st Century children and the Academy helps each and every one to become a highly successful learner and to make the most of his or her potential and talents.
Our vision is made up of the following key themes:
Teaching pupils how to learn
The Academy has a deep focus on learning, with a rigorous approach to core skills and knowledge in Mathematics and English. We prioritise the ambition for all children to leave KCA with the skills required to access the next stage in their education. This commitment reflects a focus on providing quality education and ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Supporting children to discover their interests
At King’s Cross Academy, we firmly hold the belief that every subject holds equal importance in shaping our students’ minds. By providing all children with access to a diverse and well-rounded curriculum, we enable them to explore and understand themselves as learners. This approach empowers them to uncover and cultivate their individual strengths and passions. It exemplifies our dedication to delivering an all-encompassing, enriching, and imaginative educational journey for every child within our Academy.
Building cross curricular links into a creative curriculum
Delivering a curriculum that is bespoke to the academy and which focuses on key cross-curricular skills and knowledge, as part of a broad and balanced, project-based curriculum. We promote children’s skills and knowledge in listening, speaking, thinking, questioning, creativity and learning about learning as well as developing their social and emotional skills. This ensures children can continue to flourish and grow as lifelong learners beyond their time at the Academy.
Creating a technology rich environment
At our academy, children have the opportunity to thrive in a technology-rich environment. Beyond the school’s walls, our virtual learning environment actively involves children, parents, and the broader community. We acknowledge and fully embrace the pivotal role that technology plays in our students’ education. Equipping them with the essential skills to utilise technology effectively represents a forward-looking strategy that equips them for success in the ever-changing world of work.
Fostering a culture where lifelong learning is embraced
At Kings Cross Academy we hold the belief that learning isn’t limited to children alone. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality professional development to every member of our Academy’s staff, across all departments. Additionally, we are firmly committed to actively participating in the education and mentorship of future educators. This proactive stance not only addresses the national recruitment challenges but also guarantees that every child in our Academy has continuous access to exceptional teaching and learning opportunities.
