Our Ethos

Our ethos: Life to the Full

Our aim at Emmanuel is that every child, rooted in the unchanging love of God, develops healthy relationships of trust with adults, relationships marked by love with their peers, a relationship of wonder at and care for the world around them, and confidence and trust in their unique gifts.

A special boat in the heart of the school has a story which embodies our vision for learning.

“My years at Emmanuel were marked by a deep understanding that I was known and cared for, and that learning was a joyful adventure, that the world full of ways to grow and serve.”

Former Pupil

“To find a small school that holistically holds a child, treats them as a person, and allows for freedom of self-expression and growth in a well held, structured environment is rare. “

Current Parent

“We value the diverse range of experiences represented at Emmanuel, and the way these combine with a strong sense of rootedness as community.”

Current Parent

“As our children have been part of Emmanuel, we have seen them grow in their curiosity about their world.”

Current Parent

“I found the prayer life of students a great encouragement, and the way in which the Emmanuel family went beyond ordinary teaching to nurture our children in body, mind and spirit to be one of the highlights of our time in Oxford. “

Former Parent