Hunslet St Mary's Church Of England Primary School

St. Mary's CE Primary Academy is a school that prides itself on its Christian values and the importance of providing each student with an education that enables them to reach their unique potential. Our vision, redefined in December 2021, is to be a guiding force in the improvement and transformation of the school. We believe that every student has an individual light within them that must be developed, and we strive to ignite curiosity through our curriculum and cultivate a culture of gratitude and good deeds. With hope and humility, we encourage our students to take on the world and make it a better place.

Our Vision

Our vision statement is, "Develop the individual light in every student, so they can learn as much as possible and reach their unique potential. We want to ignite curiosity through our curriculum and create a culture of gratitude and good deeds. With hope and humility we want our students to take on the world and make it a better place."

At St. Mary's CE Primary Academy, we recognise that every student is unique. We believe in developing their individual light, which involves helping them discover and harness their talents and abilities. Our aim is for each student to reach their potential and become confident learners who can thrive in the world.

Igniting curiosity is vital to us, and we design our curriculum to foster a love of learning. We believe that students learn best when their curiosity is sparked, and our experienced teachers create engaging lessons that inspire a sense of wonder and discovery.

The development of gratitude and good deeds is also essential to our vision. We encourage a culture of kindness, respect, and generosity, aiming to create a caring community where everyone supports each other.

Hope and humility are essential traits that we seek to instill in our students. With hope, we inspire them to aim high and believe in their abilities, and with humility, we teach them the importance of empathy, compassion, and respect for others.

Our Services

We offer a range of services that support the growth and development of our students. Our curriculum focuses on the core subjects of art, computing, design technology, early reading, earth sciences, English, history, geography, mathematics, music, PSHE, modern languages, religious education, and science. We have a team of experienced teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality lessons that engage and inspire our students.

In addition to our academic offerings, we provide a range of services that support the holistic development of our students. These include breakfast and after-school clubs, home learning, and safeguarding. We also offer student leadership opportunities and a range of extracurricular activities that cater to different interests and abilities.

We are deeply committed to ensuring that all students feel welcome and supported at St. Mary's CE Primary Academy. We have a robust equalities policy that ensures that every student has access to the same opportunities, regardless of their background or abilities.

Our school is part of the Collaborative Learning Trust, a group of schools that work together to improve outcomes for all students. We benefit from being part of a supportive network of schools and are able to share best practices and resources.

Our Staff Team and Governors

We have a dedicated team of staff and governors who work tirelessly to ensure that St. Mary's CE Primary Academy is the best it can be. Our team of teachers and support staff is highly qualified and experienced, and they are committed to providing the best possible education to our students.

Our governors play a vital role in the school's strategic development and work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that the school is meeting its goals. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the school and are committed to providing high-quality education to our students.