Business Details
St Paul's C Of E C Primary School Education
St Paul's C Of E C Primary School is a welcoming Christian institution rooted in the heart of its community. Established to provide a distinctive education grounded in Christian values, we prioritise compassion, endurance, and friendship as foundational principles. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to build knowledge, skills, and independence, preparing pupils for future academic and personal success. With a focus on experiential learning through play, particularly in our Early Years Foundation Stage, we nurture confident, resilient individuals. Our partnership with St Paul's Church strengthens our spiritual and cultural offerings, while initiatives like St. Pauls Adventures enrich pupils' experiences beyond the classroom.We maintain high expectations for academic achievement and personal growth, supported by dedicated staff who foster a collaborative environment with families and the wider community. Our commitment to safeguarding, quality first teaching, and tailored support for diverse needs ensures every child thrives. Through daily collective worship, British values, and a broad religious education curriculum, we cultivate respect and understanding. The school's leadership, in collaboration with governors and external partners, consistently strives to enhance educational provision while maintaining our Christian distinctiveness as evaluated by SIAMS inspectors.
Services
Primary Education
Early Years Curriculum
SEND Support
Remote Learning
School Meals Service
Highlights and features
- We embed Christian values of compassion, endurance and friendship in all learning
- Our curriculum builds independence and prepares children for future success
- We maintain strong partnerships with St Paul's Church and local community
- Specialist SEND support ensures tailored educational provision for all needs
- St. Pauls Adventures provide unique cultural enrichment experiences
Services
Primary Education
Our curriculum develops knowledge, understanding and skills through structured learning experiences. We follow the National Curriculum while incorporating Christian values and local community connections. The program prepares pupils for secondary education and lifelong learning through subject-specific progression and cross-curricular themes.
Early Years Curriculum
The Early Years Foundation Stage nurtures learning through play-based activities. We focus on developing social skills, independence and foundational academic abilities. Our provision includes Read Write Inc phonics and tailored learning experiences that align with children's interests and developmental needs.
SEND Support
Special Educational Needs provision includes individualised support plans and collaboration with external agencies. Our SENCO coordinates tailored interventions while maintaining inclusive classroom practices. We work closely with parents to ensure all children achieve their learning goals through quality first teaching and additional resources.
Remote Learning
Remote learning provision ensures educational continuity during absences. We provide daily assignments through Class Dojo within 24 hours of request, maintaining curriculum alignment. Paper packs are available for families without digital access, with work reviewed and feedback provided by class teachers.
School Meals Service
Freshly prepared meals follow nutritional guidelines with options for special dietary requirements. The Magic Breakfast programme provides morning nutrition, while weekly menus incorporate diverse cuisines. Payments are managed through digital platforms with universal free meal provision for eligible age groups.
People
Mrs. R. Clews
Head Teacher
Mrs Clews leads with a vision for Christian values-based education. She oversees curriculum development, staff mentoring and community partnerships while ensuring compliance with educational standards and safeguarding requirements.
Mrs. Turton
Teacher & SENCO
Mrs Turton coordinates special educational needs provision, implementing individualised learning plans and collaborating with external specialists. She ensures inclusive teaching practices across the school while maintaining classroom teaching responsibilities.
Miss. Hancock
Business Manager
Miss Hancock oversees financial operations, resource management and administrative systems. She ensures efficient school operations while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and supporting strategic decision-making.
Miss K. Duncan
Admin & Finance Officer
Miss Duncan manages administrative operations and financial processes. She serves as primary contact for parental inquiries, coordinates information provision and supports school governance procedures.
Rev. Street
Governor
Rev Street represents church interests on the governing body. He contributes to strategic planning, policy development and SIAMS inspection preparation while maintaining the school's Christian distinctiveness.
Questions
What are the school's core Christian values?
Our values of compassion, endurance and friendship are based on biblical teachings. These principles guide our behaviour, relationships and educational approach.
How does the school support special educational needs?
We provide individualised support plans, specialist interventions and collaboration with external agencies while maintaining inclusive classroom practices.
What curriculum enrichment opportunities exist?
St. Pauls Adventures offers 11 unique experiences including theatre visits, nature exploration and cultural activities to enhance learning.
How is remote learning provided?
Daily assignments are delivered through Class Dojo within 24 hours, with paper packs available. Work aligns with classroom teaching and receives teacher feedback.
What meal options are available?
Freshly prepared meals follow nutritional guidelines with universal free provision for Reception and KS1 pupils. Magic Breakfast offers morning nutrition.
