Quaker Values in Education

Quaker values in education are based on the knowledge that every single person has a worthwhile contribution to make.
Pupils in a Quaker school learn in a pressure-free environment to support their study without the fear of failure, leading to greater attainment during formal assessment.

Our students perform well because they are engaged with their lessons and are challenged and supported in their studies. They benefit from the use of silence to reflect upon their studies and experiences which then encourages them to develop an open-minded approach to the world.

All our schools offer students an enriching and exciting education they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. We provide every individual with moral, social, spiritual and educational progression, creating lifelong friendships and a passion for living and learning.

Education in a Quaker school equips students with respect for all and confidence without arrogance. They leave us with a resilient, enquiring and reflective mind and go on to help make the world a better place, achieving personal and professional fulfilment along the way.

All our schools are connected by the key Quaker values in education:

Silent reflection helps students and staff develop as individuals
We promote truth and integrity in all that we do
All learning should promote social responsibility and global sustainability
We encourage positive and peaceful resolutions to conflict
Everyone is of equal worth and diversity is celebrated
Students develop open-mindedness and confidence without arrogance
Academic study should be rich, challenging and free from anxiety

Quaker schools in England & Ireland

If you’re interested in a Quaker education, there are some wonderful Quaker Schools in England and Ireland to choose from. We support students from age 2 all the way through to 18 and provide a great foundation for success and fulfilment in life after school.

The Religious Society of Friends (often simply named “Friends” or “Quakers”) have been educating students for over 300 years. Our students all receive a great education facilitated by engaging teachers. We take pride in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all and all members of staff in a Quaker school support the knowledge and development of each pupil.

Teachers and students both share in the values promoted through a Quaker education and you can find them at the heart of everything we do. The majority of pupils and staff in Quaker schools aren’t part of the Quaker faith community group, but our values can be shared by everyone.

Find a Quaker School

Being part of Quaker meetings has been a lesson in camaraderie . . . I have made so many friends from our meetings in recent months.

Vincent
Year 9, Breckenbrough School

Vincent, student at Breckenbrough School

Your Questions Answered

Considering a Quaker education for yourself or a loved one? You’ll likely have lots of questions. We aim to answer lots of these on-site for you and have created helpful resources for you to read through at your leisure.

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Quakers in Education Blog

Leighton Park Year 7 students presenting their Tenner Challenge

The Tenner Challenge at Leighton Park

10th February 2020

Quaker Values in Education One-Day Conference

5th September 2019

Mount girls celebrate GCSE excellence

3rd September 2019

Upcoming Event

Sat 7 Mar

Whole School Open Morning

Starts: 10:00 am

The Mount School

Tue 10 Mar

Open Morning

Starts: 9:15 am

Leighton Park School

Thu 12 Mar

Sixth Form Open Afternoon

Starts: 2:00 pm

Friends' School Lisburn

See all upcoming events

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with supportive colleagues who seek to nurture in our pupils that greatest and most powerful of things: an enthusiastic child with an enquiring mind. I have been extremely fortunate to work with some of the most fantastic enquiring young minds over my career at The Mount School, who continue to inspire me each and every day.

Staff Member
The Mount School