Business Details
St Peter's Church of England Primary School in Henfield
St Peter's C Of E Primary School is a distinctive Christian educational institution located in Henfield, West Sussex. Our school is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive community where every child's potential is recognized and developed through a curriculum rooted in Christian values. With a focus on resilience, resourcefulness, respect, and ambition, we provide a stimulating learning environment tailored to meet individual needs.Our broad curriculum combines academic excellence with creative and spiritual development, supported by a team of committed educators. We emphasize the importance of British values while fostering a deep understanding of faith, community service, and personal growth, preparing children for future educational challenges and life beyond the classroom.
Services
Primary Education
Christian Education
Special Educational Needs
After School Clubs
Forest School Programmes
Highlights and features
- We deliver a Christian values-based curriculum developed by experienced educators
- Our inclusive approach caters to diverse learning needs through tailored environments
- We integrate British values with spiritual development across all subjects
- Our staff maintain strong partnerships with local churches and community organizations
- We provide specialist teaching in arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers a broad, balanced curriculum aligned with National Curriculum standards while embedding Christian values. Children aged 4-11 engage in text-rich learning environments that develop literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. The programme emphasizes intellectual curiosity through thematic projects that connect subjects, with specialist teaching in music, modern foreign languages, and computing.
Special Educational Needs
Our Special Educational Needs provision offers tailored support for children with diverse learning requirements. Qualified SENCo staff collaborate with teachers to create individualized education plans, ensuring accessibility to the curriculum. We maintain strong partnerships with external specialists and provide targeted interventions while fostering inclusion within mainstream classes, supported by trained teaching assistants.
After School Clubs
After school clubs provide enrichment opportunities in sports, arts, and academic subjects. Activities include football training, music production, and creative workshops that develop physical, artistic, and intellectual skills. These sessions extend learning beyond regular hours while promoting teamwork, leadership, and personal development in a supervised, nurturing environment.
People
Mrs Denise Maurice
Headteacher
Mrs Denise Maurice leads St Peter's with over 20 years' experience in primary education. She champions values-based learning and curriculum innovation while maintaining strong community connections. Her leadership focuses on unlocking potential through inclusive, child-centred approaches.
Mrs Mandy Watson
Chair of Governors
Mrs Mandy Watson oversees governance with a commitment to maintaining the school's Christian ethos. She works closely with staff and the diocese to ensure strategic development aligns with educational excellence and community needs.
Questions
What are the school's core Christian values?
Our four key values are Resilience (Philippians 3:13-14), Respect (Romans 12:10), Resourcefulness (Proverbs 18:15), and Ambition (Philippians 4:13), which underpin all aspects of school life.
How does the curriculum support academic achievement?
We combine National Curriculum requirements with creative, enquiry-based learning. Concepts are threaded through projects to deepen understanding, with specialist teaching in music, languages, and computing enhancing core subjects.
What special educational needs provision is available?
Our qualified SENCo team provides individualized support plans, collaborates with external specialists, and delivers targeted interventions while maintaining inclusion in mainstream classes with trained teaching assistants.
How are British values integrated into school life?
British values are embedded through curriculum topics, school governance, and daily practices. Children learn about democracy through class councils, rule of law through behaviour policies, and tolerance through interfaith activities.
