St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

St. Saviour’s was established by the National Society in 1865 for the education of children in the parish of Poplar guided by the principles of the Church of England. We have at our heart the spiritual and moral wellbeing of all our pupils, striving for excellence whist not being elitist, keeping the faith whilst remaining inclusive in serving a multicultural community. We aim to provide a good education so as to enable every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God.

At St Saviour’s we promote independent learners; children who want to explore, discover and find out more. To enable all children to achieve their best, we use a range of strategies to include all as part of our community. We aim to challenge and stretch all our pupils so that they fulfil their potential.

Our Aims

• To be a safe, happy, caring community of learners.
• To help all individuals regardless of their race, gender or disability to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to achieve or exceed their full potential in a rapidly changing world.
• To promote the Christian faith whilst developing an understanding of and respect for a wide range of religious values, languages and cultural traditions and different ways of life.
• To encourage an enjoyment of life-long learning, curiosity, creativity and perseverance.
• To foster the virtues of hope, honesty, friendship, fellowship, justice, endurance and reverence.
• To encourage positive parental and community involvement.
• To promote healthy lifestyles including social, emotional and mental wellbeing.
• To provide a curriculum that is inspiring, progressive, broad and balanced.
• To celebrate achievement in all fields.
• To promote our partnerships within our community in Poplar and beyond.

Inclusion is a strength of the school because over the last five years, children with additional needs and/or disabilities have achieved significantly better than those nationally. We are successful because our dedicated staff personalise learning for our children. Regular assessment and prompt identification allow us to ensure that no one slips through the net. There is a national change to the SEN Code of Practice which focuses on positive use of language, changes to the way children are classified and a greater awareness of needs. This is currently at draft stage and we are looking at how we will implement this in our school.

We are committed to the development of the whole child through the provision of a progressive thematic curriculum which nurtures and celebrates children’s skills and talents. We aim to develop their wider personal skills through enrichment activities inclusing trips which are linked to our personalised themes. Through consistently good or outstanding teaching that inspires and motivates pupils to be life long learners and make a positive contribution to society becoming responsible local, national and global citizens.

St. Saviour’s is a Church of England School. In order for our children to grow up as caring citizens of the future, there is a commitment to faith within the school. Our framework for Religious Education is based on a syllabus organised by the head teacher with the approval of the Governors and Diocesan Board of Education. The framework ensures that the key world faiths are included so that our children learn to appreciate the Golden Rule of treating others as you yourself would like to be treated, common to all belief systems.