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St. Patricks RC Primary is a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school serving 200 children from Reception through to Year 6. Rooted in our Catholic faith, we nurture each child as a unique individual created in God’s love, encouraging them to flourish spiritually, academically, and socially within a caring community.

I have been part of the St. Patrick’s School Community since 2018, starting as the Deputy Headteacher, and it is now my privilege to be the Headteacher, or “Lead Learner” at our school.  I believe that any child can learn if they feel safe and are given the appropriate tools.  A child needs self-confidence and trust in those around them to be willing to take the risks involved in learning, knowing that their value as a person is not diminished if they struggle. We are proud of our “Learn, Grow and Shine” curriculum, which offers a rigorous and rich curriculum designed to motivate and inspire our talented children.

It brings me so much joy to truly know each child and see their growth.  Watching our children become happier, more capable and confident in themselves delivers job satisfaction each day.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We embody Christ’s love by showing genuine care and understanding for every child and family. Compassion drives us to support those facing challenges, ensuring all children feel safe and valued. This is reflected in our nurturing behaviour systems, where kindness and empathy guide our actions.

Love

Love is at the heart of our school community. We foster a culture where children know they are cherished, enabling them to grow with confidence and resilience. This love is evident in the relationships between the teaching team and children, and among peers, creating a positive and supportive environment.

Care

We are committed to the physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of every child. Our school environment is designed to promote optimal learning and development, with adults attentive to individual needs and proactive in providing support.

Firm but Fair

We maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, applying rules consistently and transparently. Our approach balances firmness with fairness, always coming from a place of care, ensuring children understand boundaries and the reasons behind them.

Professional

Our teaching team demonstrate dedication, integrity, and respect in all they do. We work collaboratively, continuously improve our practice, and uphold the highest standards to deliver the best possible education for our children.

Our Educational Approach

Engagement Matters
We believe children learn best when they understand the purpose behind their learning and are actively involved. Passive learning has no place here; every child’s voice is heard, and every success is celebrated.

Active Participation
Each child is encouraged to play a vital role in the classroom community, contributing ideas and supporting their class friends. This fosters responsibility and a sense of belonging.

Healthy Competition
We recognise that competition, when positive, motivates and inspires children to achieve their best. It is balanced with collaboration and respect.

Our educational approach is deeply connected to our values and vision, ensuring learning is joyful, meaningful, and inclusive.

Family Partnership

We actively listen to families through regular meetings and surveys, ensuring the voices of our parents shape school life. We recognise the importance of working together and that strong parental support can help children achieve.  Keeping an open dialogue with parents is vital to our work.

Celebrating Success

From classroom shout-outs to whole-school assemblies, achievements big and small are recognised and valued by all.

While the majority of our pupils are of the Catholic faith, we very much welcome children other than Catholics who wish to be part of our faith school. Our mission is to provide a high quality education based upon the example of Jesus Christ, allowing every child to learn, grow and shine. St. Patrick’s children learn more than just core academic subjects during their seven years with us; they learn about themselves, who they are, and what role God wants them to play in making our world a better place.

At St. Patricks, we live our faith through our actions, creating a school where every child feels loved, cared for, and inspired to reach their full potential. 

As Headteacher of St Patrick’s, I take great pride in my position and the people I work with. Governors, staff, parents, families and pupils are all committed to ensuring that our school is a safe, happy and ambitious place to be. Together, we build a community grounded in compassion, respect, and excellence.

If you would like to have a closer look, please contact the school office to arrange a tour.  Every day is an open day at our amazing school!

Mrs Liz Hindley

Headteacher