Spiritual Life
One of the greatest strengths of Bancroft’s is that we are a diverse and multi-faith community, where all pupils are encouraged to explore their own spiritual life and learn about the beliefs and values of others.
Our ethos is one of mutual respect and acceptance of those from all traditions and backgrounds. The Chapel plays a central role in promoting this ethos and in providing inclusive acts of worship. Chapel services focus on shared values and common concerns, encouraging pupils to reflect on questions of meaning and purpose, and helping them to develop spiritually and morally.
“Pupils develop their spiritual understanding through reflection and discussion.”
ISI Report 2025
There are also opportunities for those from particular faiths to meet together. These currently include regular Communion Services, meetings of the Christian Union, Jewish Society, Muslim Society, and Hindu Society, as well as weekly Muslim assemblies. These gatherings provide space for pupils to share and develop their individual faiths within a community that celebrates difference and shared values alike.
