Mission, Values & Drivers

As Principal of Dixons McMillan Academy, I am proud to lead a school that lives by a simple but powerful mantra: everyone feels welcome, and everyone succeeds.

At Dixons McMillan, we will do whatever it takes to ensure our whole community climbs their mountains and is fully ready to lead happy and successful lives. We are an inclusive and ambitious school where every student belongs, every lesson matters and success is expected for all. Our aim is to provide every student with an exceptional education, combining a rigorous curriculum, exceptional teaching, strong pastoral care and a rich range of wider opportunities. We want our students to leave us with excellent qualifications, strong character and the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive on whatever path they choose.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of resilience, integrity and courtesy, and our drivers of mastery, autonomy and purpose. These are not simply words on a wall; they shape our culture, guide our decisions and define our expectations of ourselves and one another.

We are incredibly proud of our academy, our students and our community. Every day, we work to ensure that students experience an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and the highest expectations, enabling them to think hard, achieve highly and discover the joy that comes through hard-earned success. 

Together, we are building an exceptional school where everyone feels welcome, and everyone succeeds.

Adam Clough
Principal

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