Business Details
27 Years
experience
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Nurturing Excellence Through Faith and Learning
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was established in 1999 to provide a faith-centred education rooted in Gospel values. Our mission 'Celebrating Excellence through our Faith and Learning' guides every aspect of school life, fostering academic achievement alongside spiritual development. With a dedicated team of educators, we deliver an enquiry-led curriculum that connects learning to local contexts while nurturing compassion, creativity and critical thinking.Our strong partnerships with Holy Family Parish, local schools and the community create a supportive environment where every child is known and valued. Through innovative approaches like 'states of being' and extensive enrichment opportunities, we prepare pupils to become responsible global citizens equipped for future challenges.
Services
Primary Education
Curriculum Enquiry
Faith Development
Safeguarding Training
Community Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years' experience delivering faith-based education
- Our curriculum integrates local STEM industry connections
- We maintain 100% safeguarding compliance ratings
- Our staff hold enhanced DBS certifications
- We partner with local historians and experts
What people say
Excellent teaching
Strong community links
Nurturing environment
Faith-centred values
High standards
Services
Primary Education
Our enquiry-based curriculum delivers National Curriculum requirements through local context learning. Children develop critical thinking skills while building academic foundations in core subjects. The programme integrates Catholic Social Teaching with practical STEM experiences.
Faith Development
Daily prayer, liturgical celebrations and Gospel values shape our Catholic ethos. Children participate in sacramental preparation and community service initiatives that nurture spiritual awareness and social responsibility.
Safeguarding Training
Comprehensive safeguarding protocols ensure pupil welfare. Staff maintain current DBS checks and participate in regular child protection training aligned with national standards and diocesan requirements.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with Holy Family Parish, local businesses and cultural institutions. Partnerships enhance learning through real-world experiences and strengthen our connection to the Bradley Stoke community.
Curriculum Enquiry
Our Curious City Framework promotes active learning through thematic investigations. Students explore local history, geography and science through hands-on projects that develop research and problem-solving skills.
People
Charlotte Dunt
Head Teacher
Ms Dunt leads with 15 years' experience in Catholic education. She champions enquiry-based learning and has developed partnerships with local STEM industries to enhance curriculum delivery.
Questions
What are your school hours?
School gates open at 8:45am, registration at 8:55am. School finishes at 3:30pm daily with office hours from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
How do you integrate faith into learning?
Our curriculum embeds Gospel values through daily prayer, liturgical celebrations and service projects while maintaining academic excellence across all subjects.
What enrichment opportunities exist?
We offer educational trips to local sites, visiting experts, and clubs including choir, sports teams and Mini Vinnies social action group.
How do you support pupil wellbeing?
Our Jigsaw PSHE programme addresses social and emotional needs. We maintain strong safeguarding practices and work closely with families to support child development.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our 'states of being' approach develops subject mastery through enquiry-led learning connected to local contexts and professional partnerships.
