Business Details
Your Child's Journey of Faith and Learning Starts Here
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a Christ-centred educational institution dedicated to nurturing pupils through service, love, and compassion. Our mission, inspired by John 10:10, empowers students to achieve academic excellence while fostering personal growth within a supportive community. We provide a well-structured curriculum that ensures logical progression from Nursery to Year 6, complemented by extensive extracurricular activities promoting resilience and teamwork.Our staff prioritise inclusivity, ensuring all children, including those with SEND and new arrivals, feel valued and supported. Through partnerships with families and the parish, we cultivate a learning environment where faith, aspiration, and academic achievement flourish in harmony.
Services
Nursery Education
Reception Class
EYFS Curriculum
SEND Support
Extracurricular Activities
Highlights and features
- We provide a well-designed curriculum ensuring logical learning progression from Nursery to Year 6
- Our staff create inclusive environments where all children feel valued and supported
- We offer extensive sporting, artistic and musical activities developing resilience and teamwork
- Pupils with SEND receive tailored support to participate fully in school life
- Our school community demonstrates values of service, love and compassion daily
What people say
Welcoming school environment
Well-designed curriculum progression
Comprehensive SEND support
Extensive sporting activities
Values-based community
Services
Nursery Education
Our Nursery class provides foundational learning through play-based activities aligned with EYFS standards. Qualified staff create stimulating environments where children develop social skills and early academic concepts. The curriculum focuses on communication, physical development and personal growth through structured yet flexible learning experiences.
SEND Support
Specialist teachers and support staff deliver tailored programmes for pupils with special educational needs. Individualised learning plans ensure full participation in all school activities. Regular progress reviews and parent consultations maintain consistent support across academic and social development areas.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer diverse sporting, artistic and musical activities before and after school hours. These programmes develop teamwork, creativity and physical resilience. Activities include cross-country running, choir, drama workshops and instrumental music tuition across multiple disciplines.
EYFS Curriculum
Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum follows structured learning objectives across seven key areas. Specialist teachers deliver phonics, mathematics and literacy through engaging, age-appropriate methods. Continuous assessment ensures smooth progression to Key Stage 1 requirements.
Catholic Life Education
Religious Education forms core curriculum content, with additional opportunities for spiritual development through liturgical celebrations and parish partnerships. Our approach integrates Catholic values across all subjects while respecting diverse family backgrounds.
People
Mrs Katy Eldridge
Main Contact
Experienced school administrator overseeing daily operations and parent communications at St Edmund's and St Thomas' Primary School.
Mrs Annie Hoban
Main Contact
Senior administrative lead managing school admissions and community engagement initiatives at this Catholic primary institution.
Mrs Louise Cooke
SENDCo
Special Educational Needs Coordinator providing expert support for pupils with diverse learning requirements across the school.
Questions
What is your school's educational philosophy?
We follow a Christ-centred approach, nurturing pupils through service, love and compassion while ensuring academic excellence and personal growth.
How do you support children with special educational needs?
Our SENDCo provides tailored support ensuring all children participate fully in academic and social aspects of school life.
What extracurricular activities do you offer?
We provide extensive sporting, artistic and musical activities before school, after school and at lunchtimes.
How do you help new pupils settle in?
Our inclusive approach ensures new children, including those from different countries, quickly feel valued and supported.
What are your admission arrangements?
Applications for Reception 2026 close 15th January 2026 through Sefton Council's admissions portal.
Reviews (1)
Christine Walker
May 18, 2019
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I've been a member of the PTA for over 12 years and has seen it grew and develop. I am now a digital member that received info etc via email due to my other commitments. But I would recommend the PTA to all parents and grandparents, ants and Uncles, guardians and carers.
