At Cottingham High School, our mission is to shape positive futures for each learner.   

We set high expectations in all areas of school life. We believe that every student should be ambitious for themselves and have every opportunity to access the best education, so we seek to provide all learners with stimulating opportunities that build confidence, develop skills, and promote academic excellence.  

As a knowledge-engaged school, we place equal value on both the knowledge and skills learners require to be equipped for life. We ensure our lessons are taught with fidelity to the intended curriculum utilising the most effective teaching approaches for a fully inclusive experience. We provide our learners with a bigger picture, so they can understand the sequencing and contextualise their learning.   

Our curriculum has been carefully constructed to guide our learners to believe in themselves, achieve their extraordinary potentials and ultimately succeed in their lives beyond school.