Our primary aim is the school’s spiritual existence. Everything we do stems from this. We aim to reflect our school mission statement in all aspects of our school life.
– We want each child to attain his/her full potential spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.
The school provides support for families, as well as social and emotional support for pupils through class ‘worry boxes,’ and dedicated adult support for the wellbeing of staff, parents and pupils. -RE Inspection 2023
The provision for relationships, sex and health education is carefully planned and meets all statutory requirements. Pupils are able to speak confidently about their learning in this area. -RE Inspection 2023
– Across the curriculum, we intend for ALL children to develop knowledge, skills, resilience and determination to achieve their very best and be ready for their next stage of education.
One parent commented, ‘We feel blessed our child gets to receive such an amazing Catholic education in a setting that raises him to be a good citizen, understand his faith and want to learn more and make great progress.’ -RE Inspection 2023
Pupils are very proud of their religious education books, and they produce work of a consistently high quality, with excellent presentation and evidence of creativity and challenge in learning. -RE Inspection 2023
– We feel it is important for children to develop co-operatively, to be honest and truthful, polite and considerate towards others.
Pupils work well with others, such as teachers and other pupils, to prepare and lead prayer and liturgy sessions. -RE Inspection 2023
– We encourage all children to ‘think for themselves’, to become independent and self-confident, achieving a positive self-image.
– We encourage every child to learn to respect themselves, each other and their environment.
Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and is a sign of the deep respect they hold for all members of the school community. -RE Inspection 2023
Pupils talk positively about the difference they make to their local, national and global communities, and they have a thorough understanding of the theology underpinning their actions. -RE Inspection 2023
– We aim to give all children equal opportunities.
– We aim to foster in the children a sense of belonging to our school family, within the context of the wider community.
Parents speak warmly of the welcome provided to all families. A member of staff stated that St Anthony’s is ‘like a family with faith at its centre’. -RE Inspection 2023
– We encourage parents to share in the triangle of their children’s learning between the school, the home and the parish.
The school is a strong community of faith with a flourishing home-school-parish partnership where all are valued. -RE Inspection 2023