Faith and Worship

Collective Worship is the cornerstone of our school’s spiritual life. Led by our School Chaplain, Revd Lex, and supported by staff, visiting clergy, and pupils, worship follows the Church of England’s liturgical calendar and offers a balance of tradition and creativity.

• Daily Worship takes place in year groups, forms or Houses, with care
• fully prepared resources that include guided reflections, pupil-led contributions, and opportunities for prayer.
• Main-School Services bring our community together to hear Scripture, sing hymns, and reflect on Christian teaching, creating a shared sense of purpose and belonging.
• Special Services throughout the year mark key moments in the Christian calendar and school life, encouraging gratitude, reflection, and celebration.

Music is central to worship at King’s. Hymn singing, led by the senior choir, and musical performances provide moments of shared joy and spiritual connection that strengthen our school identity. Initiatives such as the Illuminate tour for young people and annual visits from Good News for Everyone further deepen engagement, challenging pupils to think about their relationships with God and others.

Our close relationship with Peterborough Cathedral is one of the most distinctive features of our school. Six times a year, pupils, staff, and families gather in the Cathedral for services that mark key points in the school and church calendar. These services are moments of awe and wonder, offering our community the chance to worship together in a sacred space that inspires reflection, gratitude, and hope.

Our partnership with the Cathedral also brings clergy, musicians, and speakers into school life, giving pupils a rich experience of the breadth of Christian worship and Anglican tradition.

As both our School Chaplain and the Growing Faith Chaplain for Peterborough Cathedral, Revd Lex plays a pivotal role in bridging school, church, and home — ensuring that worship is meaningful, relevant, and rooted in the wider mission of the Church.

The Prayer Room is the beating heart of our spiritual life — a space of welcome, prayer, and reflection for all. Here, pupils have the opportunity to:

• Attend regular Eucharist services and explore the meaning of Christian faith through the sacraments.
• Join confirmation classes, culminating in a moving service at Peterborough Cathedral.
• Take part in lunchtime worship groups and a thriving Christian Union, which provide fellowship and support for pupils seeking to explore their faith.

These opportunities give pupils a chance to explore their spirituality more deeply, ask big questions, and encounter God in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Living out the Christian call to service is central to life at King’s. Pupils and staff are encouraged to use their gifts for the benefit of others through:

• Mentoring - Sixth Formers volunteer to support younger pupils through one-to-one academic and pastoral mentoring.
• Charity and Social Action - Annual events such as Charities Week raise significant funds (over £10,000 in 2024) for causes chosen by pupils, ensuring that giving is personal and meaningful.
• Community Volunteering - Over 50 Sixth Form pupils dedicate Wednesday afternoons to volunteering with local charities, schools, arts organisations, and the NHS.
• Practical Support - Monthly foodbank collections and other initiatives give tangible expression to our commitment to justice and compassion.

Through these experiences, pupils develop empathy, courage, and a sense of responsibility, becoming active citizens who seek to make a positive difference in the world.

Our curriculum is intentionally designed to nurture the whole person. Alongside academic excellence, we create space for pupils to explore meaning, purpose, and faith.

• Religious Studies is taught to all pupils through to GCSE level, with Sixth Form students engaging in theological and ethical reflection through our Research Studies programme.
• Broad and Balanced Learning - The arts, music, and creative subjects are highly valued, affirming that all talents and disciplines are gifts that contribute to the flourishing of the community.

We are committed to using the Windows, Mirrors, Doors framework across subjects, helping pupils to:

• See the World (Windows) - notice beauty and brokenness, experience awe and wonder, and develop gratitude and compassion.
• Reflect (Mirrors) - think deeply about values, faith, and big questions in life, individually and collectively.
• Respond (Doors) - act creatively and courageously, making positive changes in attitude, behaviour, and service.

Whether explicitly through lessons that reflect upon Biblical scripture or more implicitly through opportunities to show creativity, compassion, and courage, our curriculum prepares pupils to become thoughtful, resilient, and inspired individuals, living out the Christian vision in their lives.