Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School

On behalf of the Pupils, staff and Governing body here at Our Lady and St Swithin’s Catholic Primary School I would like to welcome you to our website. We are a thriving, busy and welcoming primary school and work closely with our parish. Our Lady Queen of Martyres.

We have over 230 children ranging in age from 3 to 11. We believe that we offer each child regardless of their stating point or ability, the opportunities that they are entitled too. We are truly blessed to have wonderful children who are guided and supported by parents and carers who engage fully with our school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to delivering the very best experience for all children.

Our Mission statement cites that ‘As a Catholic community centred on God’s love, respecting all, we are committed to enable and encourage each person to be cared for in body, mind and spirit; ensuring each individual achieves their full potential in a secure and caring environment.’. My mission as Headteacher is to ensure that every child achieves to there full potential and that their curriculum which we offer allows the ‘whole child’ to thrive not just academically but in every facet of their development including spiritually, physically and morally.

Our governing body plays an integral role in our success; acting as the 'critical friend', they challenge and support us to ensure that we are always able to deliver our vision and values.

Mission Statement

As a Catholic community centred on God’s love, respecting all, we are committed to enable and encourage each person to be cared for in body, mind and spirit; ensuring each individual achieves their full potential in a secure and caring environment.

Aims and Vision of the School

• As a whole school we promote positive relationships within a caring, inclusive, learning community
• All staff will focus on developing successful learners and leaders who make effective contributions and responsible pupils
• Governors will hold leaders to account and monitor with rigour the work of the school ensuring the school fulfils all statutory duties and the best possible outcomes for all pupils
• Promote learning experiences which are imaginative, stimulating and challenging
• Pace and challenge for learners will ensure sufficient focus on challenging and successful learning for all
• Accurate assessment will underpin all planned experiences for learners enabling all learners to apply their learning in active and creative ways
• Pupils will have the opportunities to make their opinions known and their views are taken into account when decisions are made
• Parents will be well informed about their child’s learning and will be included at all times
• All staff will have a good understanding of the needs of pupils of meeting the needs and in reviewing progress
• We will reinforce community links and develop children’s awareness of the wider world engaging with all agencies
• All will be achieved through an ethos based on the Gospel values and our Mission Statement.

Our Mission Statement
As a Catholic Community centred on God’s love, respecting all, we are committed to enable and encourage each person to be cared for in body, mind and spirit; ensuring each individual achieves their full potential in a secure and caring environment.Love, Live, Learn.