Haygrove School Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Character Education

Our School is celebrating national recognition after receiving a prestigious award for excellence in character education, highlighting its commitment to developing not just successful learners, but exceptional people.

This award shines a spotlight on Haygrove’s values-driven culture, where personal growth and academic ambition go hand in hand. Character education is deeply embedded in every aspect of school life, helping students grow into confident, compassionate, and resilient individuals ready to thrive beyond the classroom.

The assessors praised the school’s strong ethos, the commitment of staff and students, and the unwavering support from families and governors, commenting that “character development is an integral part of the school’s determined drive to create a school with high aspirations in all areas of personal and academic development for both students and staff alike.”

They continue, “Congratulations to you, your students, staff and governors as this award clearly recognises the quality of learning and values-driven personal development and learning provision enjoyed by all members of your school community.”

At Haygrove, we believe character education should be woven into every aspect of school life from the way we teach, to how we interact, to the opportunities we provide beyond the classroom. This award is not just recognition of our approach, but a celebration of the students who live out our values every day. It represents everything we stand for at Haygrove - developing young people with the confidence, kindness, and aspiration to shape their own futures and contribute positively to society. It is a tribute to our students, staff, and wider community.

This award marks a major milestone in Haygrove School’s ongoing journey to provide an education that develops not only successful students, but responsible citizens and future leaders.