At St. Mary’s School our ethos is deeply rooted within Catholic faith. Our values of compassion, trust, faith, and achievement are at the heart of everything we do.
We have a nurturing environment where Religious Education and Personal, Social, Health and Well-being Education are at the centre of our curriculum ensuring our pupils develop spiritually, morally, and academically, fostering a community of compassionate individuals who positively impact the world around them.
Our concept-based curriculum ensures learning in all subjects’ challenges pupils through critical questioning and philosophical teaching and learning enabling active learners and creative thinkers. Learning is connected helping pupils see the relevance and application of substantive knowledge in real-world contexts.
Highly effective teaching ensures greater depth thinking and learning using mastery throughout the curriculum. Clear and purposeful assessment policy and guidance alongside continual Assessment for Learning facilitates consistent practice across the school.
To meet the diverse learning needs of all pupils, staff design learning experiences and opportunities which are flexible and personalised to the needs of all pupils.
Highly effective teaching is continuously reflected upon, improved through focused peer support, and personalised coaching. A collaborative approach ensures a culture of high-quality professional development and improvement based on current pedagogy in education.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of emotional intelligence and positive relationships through emotion coaching. Our vision is to empower our pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, creating a supportive community where every individual is valued.