Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to St Mary’s, a happy and thriving one-form entry school where every child truly matters. Our warm, family-oriented community extends a heartfelt invitation to families, both local and from further afield, to join us.
At St Mary’s, becoming part of our school means joining a caring school family where every child and every family is valued. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive environment built on kindness, respect and a shared commitment to helping every child flourish.
A Place to Grow and Belong
We work hard to ensure every child settles happily and confidently from the very beginning. By providing a nurturing and responsive environment, we give children the best possible start, helping them feel safe, valued and ready to explore, learn and grow.
We encourage our children to always do their best and take pride in their achievements, celebrating each one for their contributions to our school family. Our pupils are respectful, well-mannered and understand the importance of boundaries, creating a positive and focused learning environment.
Curiosity and Discovery
Our exciting, thoughtfully designed curriculum makes the most of our beautiful rural surroundings, offering meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity and wonder. We nurture each child’s all-round growth, helping them become confident, curious and independent learners. Most importantly, learning at St Mary’s is enjoyable, enriching and full of discovery, creating a joyful school experience that children look forward to every day.
Experience Our Happy School Family
At St Mary’s, every child and family are warmly welcomed and truly valued. Our children thrive in a supportive, caring environment and our outstanding personal development nurtures each child’s growth and supports every child to flourish and experience success in all areas of school life, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.
We warmly invite you to get in touch and visit our school to experience first-hand the joy, warmth and friendly energy that fills our classrooms and playgrounds. I would love to welcome you personally, show you around and share what makes St Mary’s such a wonderful place to begin your child’s school journey.
To arrange a personal tour, please telephone our office on 01252 792406 and speak to Mrs Dodgson or Mrs Hawkins. They will be happy to answer any questions and help you take the first step toward joining our school family.
Mrs Lucy Allan
Headteacher