Business Details
St Aidan's CE Primary School - Inspiring Young Minds
St Aidan's CE Primary School is a small educational institution serving children aged four to eleven years in Bamber Bridge, Preston. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to nurturing each child's individual potential within a structured, values-driven environment. We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by British values, ensuring diverse learning opportunities across all subject areas. Our school fosters a warm, secure atmosphere where children feel valued and supported, with high standards of behaviour and manners actively promoted.We maintain strong partnerships with parents and the local Parish Church of St Aidan's, operating an open-door policy to encourage community engagement. Our 'Stay 2 Play' before-and-after-school care club provides reliable support for working families, complementing our core educational mission.
Services
Primary Education
Extra-curricular Activities
SEN Support
Before School Care
After School Care
Community Engagement
Highlights and features
- We provide individualised attention in a small school environment
- Our curriculum integrates Christian values with British values education
- We offer extensive extra-curricular activities to enhance learning
- Our 'Stay 2 Play' care club supports working families
- We maintain strong partnerships with local church and community
Services
Primary Education
We deliver a comprehensive primary education programme for children aged 4-11, following the national curriculum. Our structured approach combines academic instruction with character development in a supportive environment. Small class sizes enable tailored support for each pupil's learning journey.
Extra-curricular Activities
Our enrichment programme offers diverse after-school activities including sports, arts and academic clubs. These activities extend learning beyond the classroom while developing social skills and personal interests in a supervised setting.
SEN Support
We provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs through our dedicated SEN provision. Our experienced staff work closely with parents and specialists to create individualised learning plans that address specific requirements.
Before School Care
Our 'Stay 2 Play' before-school care service offers supervised childcare from 7:45am. This flexible provision helps working families by providing a safe, engaging environment for children before regular school hours.
After School Care
The 'Stay 2 Play' after-school service continues care until 6:00pm daily. Our qualified staff facilitate structured activities and homework support in a nurturing environment that complements our educational mission.
People
Leanne Finch
Headteacher
Leanne Finch leads our school with a commitment to nurturing every child's potential. She oversees educational standards and maintains our Christian values-based approach to learning.
Diane Gant
SEN Coordinator
Diane Gant manages our special educational needs provision, ensuring tailored support for pupils requiring additional learning assistance while working closely with parents and specialists.
Questions
What age range does St Aidan's CE Primary School cater for?
We accept children aged 4 to 11 years, providing education from Reception through to Year 6.
How does the school support special educational needs?
Our dedicated SEN team, led by Diane Gant, creates individualised learning plans and provides specialist resources to support pupils with additional needs.
What extra-curricular activities are available?
We offer a range of after-school clubs including sports, arts and academic enrichment activities for pupils in all year groups.
Is before and after school care available?
Yes, our 'Stay 2 Play' care club operates from 7:45am to 6:00pm daily, providing supervised childcare for working families.
How can parents get involved with the school?
We maintain an open-door policy and encourage parental involvement through regular communication, PTA activities and volunteering opportunities.
