Business Details
St Anthonys R C School
St Anthonys R C School is a welcoming educational institution located in Saltney, Chester, serving children aged 3-11. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where learning and spiritual growth are prioritised, with Jesus at the heart of our community. We offer a comprehensive curriculum aligned with Wales' Four Purposes, focusing on developing ambitious learners, creative contributors, healthy individuals, and ethical citizens. Our Early Learners benefit from exceptional outdoor provision and well-resourced classrooms, while Juniors engage with a modern, practical curriculum. We maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community to ensure every child reaches their full potential.Technology is integrated throughout learning, with digital resources available to support education. The school actively promotes wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework and provides specialist programmes like Forest School for experiential learning. Our inclusive approach ensures all children, including those with additional needs, receive tailored support. We maintain strong safeguarding protocols and collaborate with external organisations to enhance child protection and family support. The school's physical environment combines traditional classrooms with innovative learning spaces, including dedicated outdoor areas for exploration and discovery.
Services
Primary School Education
Nursery and Reception Programs
Breakfast Club
Forest School Activities
Health and Wellbeing Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer an inclusive learning environment with specialist support for all children
- Our curriculum combines academic excellence with spiritual and personal development
- We provide innovative outdoor learning through our Forest School programme
- Our staff maintain strong safeguarding protocols and child protection training
- We actively promote wellbeing through structured mental health support programmes
Associations and certifications
- Autism Aware award
Services
Primary School Education
We provide comprehensive primary education for children aged 3-11, following the Welsh national curriculum. Our approach combines academic instruction with spiritual development and character education. Classes are taught by qualified teachers using modern teaching methods and digital resources to enhance learning outcomes.
Nursery and Reception Programs
Our Foundation Phase caters to children aged 3-7 with a focus on play-based learning and early literacy development. The programme includes structured activities and free exploration in specially designed indoor and outdoor learning environments. We follow government early years entitlement guidelines.
Forest School Activities
Our Forest School programme offers regular outdoor experiences that develop personal growth and environmental awareness. Children engage in supervised risk-taking activities, nature exploration, and practical skills development in a natural woodland setting.
Health and Wellbeing Programs
We implement structured wellbeing initiatives including the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework and NSPCC safeguarding programmes. Our ELSA support assistant provides emotional literacy development, while we offer parental resources for mental health and physical wellbeing.
Breakfast Club
Our supervised breakfast club operates from 7:50am Monday to Friday, providing a safe environment for children before school. The service includes nutritious breakfast options and structured activities to prepare children for the school day.
People
Claire Morris
Executive Headteacher
Claire Morris leads our school with over 15 years of educational leadership experience. She champions inclusive education and spiritual development, ensuring our school maintains its mission of learning with Jesus at the heart of everything we do.
Michelle McNamee
SEN Coordinator
Michelle McNamee oversees our Special Educational Needs provision with specialist expertise in supporting children with additional learning requirements. She works closely with parents and teachers to ensure every child receives appropriate educational support.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children from nursery age (3 years) through to Year 6 (11 years).
Is your school religiously affiliated?
We are a Catholic primary school serving children of all faiths and backgrounds.
Do you offer before-school care?
Yes, our breakfast club operates from 7:50am Monday to Friday.
What outdoor learning opportunities exist?
We provide Forest School sessions focusing on outdoor exploration and nature-based learning.
How do you support child wellbeing?
We implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework and have specialist ELSA support.
What curriculum do you follow?
We follow the Welsh national curriculum with a focus on practical learning.
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