Welcome 

We are delighted to welcome you to our lovely school. We are a school where everyone is welcome and everyone belongs.  Take a look at our school in this short film which gives you a taste of what we do here.

We are a vibrant, ever-changing and developing community with a happy, family-orientated environment where many exciting things happen in and out of the classroom! Whether it is great success in sport, cultural activities, charity fund-raising, exciting trips, interesting visitors or parish events.

We are a school where we celebrate each unique child. Our harmonious community has many children and families from other faiths and none. Together, we embrace our differences, create space for forgiveness and journey towards a shared understanding of God’s love for each of us. Because our children are listened to and valued, they feel they belong and continue to achieve, grow and thrive.

Please take a good look at our website, and if you are looking for place here we would be delighted to welcome you and your child to one of our regular open days or for a personal tour.

Ofsted June 2026

What Makes Our School Special:

A Happy, Caring and Inclusive Community

Our school is a happy and inclusive place where pupils are proud to belong and feel valued, safe and cared for. Positive relationships are at the heart of school life, with pupils treating one another with kindness and respect and building strong friendships. Older pupils take their responsibilities seriously and look out for younger children, creating a culture where pupils of all ages play, learn and thrive together. Inclusion underpins everything we do, ensuring that every child is valued, included and supported to participate fully in school life. We are proud that parents and carers describe our school as caring, welcoming and deeply rooted in its community.

Leadership, Responsibility and Enriching Experiences

We believe in giving every child opportunities to develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of responsibility. Pupils take on a wide range of leadership roles, with every Year 6 pupil holding a responsibility and carrying it out with pride and commitment. We provide a wealth of enriching experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom and help children discover new interests and talents. Music is a vibrant part of school life, with pupils learning instruments such as drums and guitar and performing with growing confidence. Sport, the arts and regular opportunities for outdoor learning further enrich our curriculum, helping pupils develop new skills, work collaboratively and create lasting memories.

Strong Foundations in the Early Years

Our Nursery and Reception provision gives children a strong start to their education. The early years curriculum is highly effective, enabling children to achieve well and make rapid progress from their individual starting points. Our knowledgeable staff understand each child's needs and carefully plan the next steps in their learning, ensuring that every child is supported and challenged appropriately. Communication and Language is a priority, with staff engaging children in rich conversations, introducing new vocabulary and creating meaningful opportunities for talk throughout the day. Every child benefits from daily interactions with adults, with particular attention given to disadvantaged children and those who need additional support. As a result, children develop confidence as communicators and build the foundations they need for future learning.

An Ambitious Curriculum for Every Child

We offer a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to build knowledge and skills in a clear, carefully sequenced way across subjects. Teachers assess pupils' learning thoughtfully and use this information to identify misconceptions, address gaps and plan the next steps in learning. Lessons are adapted to meet pupils' individual needs, ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils learn alongside their peers and are supported to succeed. We are committed to ensuring that every child is included, challenged and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Helping Every Child to Flourish

At our school, we want every child to feel that they belong, that their contributions matter and that they can achieve great things. Through our inclusive ethos, ambitious curriculum, caring relationships and rich learning experiences, we nurture confident, respectful and responsible young people who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.

 

 

Section 48 RE Inspection March 2023

Leaders value the role of the parents as the first educators in their school and work hard to support them. Parents recognise that “this school goes above and beyond for their families”. They seek to work with all families. Many parents shared examples of facing challenging circumstances where they had been extensively supported by the school. Parents talked about the excellent support they were offered. Governors are very ambitious for the school and work in a creative way across the federation.

There is a strong commitment by all to meet the needs of all learners and the school routinely and robustly challenges itself to do this effectively. The quality of subject leadership is very high and the school offers support to other schools and leaders as a beacon of best practice. Through the development of their outdoor provision, particularly the forest school, their work has been recognised and valued beyond the community resulting in achieving Live Simply award. There are clear and rigorous monitoring systems in place by leaders at all levels which enables excellent outcomes. If anything, the school doesn’t recognise the full value and impact of the excellent work they do

Our commitment
At St Mary’s, we will work tirelessly to help every pupil realise their full potential in all aspects of their development: spiritually, academically, personally and socially .

Our environment
We are passionate about providing the best possible facilities and resources that we can, to ensure that every child has the best support to help them achieve their goals.

Our community
We welcome involvement and participation from all members of the St Mary’s community. We all have a role in helping our children make the best possible progress.

The Catholic Life of Our School

In choosing this Catholic school for your child we invite you to support their faith journey both at school and in Church whenever you can. As a Catholic community our aims and ideals are Gospel based and our faith permeates our every action. Our children have a rich and exciting curriculum grounded in the roots of our faith.

Our primary school is an extension of the Parish, and making Jesus known and loved is at the centre of everything we do.Our core teaching for our children is at the heart of our Mission: "Love one another as I have loved you"

Mrs O'Mullane and Mrs Collins
Co- Headteachers