Business Details
Christ the King Primary School & Nursery
Christ The King Primary School is a dedicated educational institution committed to nurturing every child's potential within a Christian values-based environment. Our school fosters a calm and caring community where pupils, teachers, parents, and staff collaborate to create a sense of belonging. We maintain an exceptionally low pupil-teacher ratio of 1:15, ensuring individualised attention through classroom assistants in all classes and a dedicated full-time teacher for literacy and numeracy support. Our curriculum aligns with the Northern Ireland framework, covering six core learning areas while developing essential cross-curricular skills. We prioritise holistic development through initiatives like Roots of Empathy and special needs support, ensuring every child achieves their full potential.Our communication with parents is streamlined via the Schools NI App, providing timely updates and fostering home-school collaboration. With eight classes and a focus on small group learning, we guarantee a supportive environment where every child 'Be the best they can be.' Our extracurricular activities, including sports programmes and community projects, complement academic excellence. We maintain rigorous policies for pupil welfare, assessment, and internet safety, ensuring a well-rounded education. Our school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto 'Be the best they can be,' reflects our unwavering commitment to educational excellence grounded in Christian principles.
Services
Primary Education
Nursery Provision
Special Needs Support
Extracurricular Activities
Parent Communication App
Literacy Support
Numeracy Support
Christian Education
Highlights and features
- We maintain an exceptional 1:15 pupil-teacher ratio with classroom assistants in all classes
- Our dedicated literacy and numeracy support teacher ensures targeted academic assistance
- We implement the Northern Ireland Curriculum with six core learning areas and cross-curricular skills
- Our Christian values-based environment fosters self-respect, understanding, and community belonging
- We provide specialist programmes including Roots of Empathy and special needs support
What people say
Exceptional teacher support
Strong Christian values
Effective parent communication
Well-structured curriculum
Caring environment
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers the Northern Ireland Curriculum through eight classes from Nursery to Year 7. With a 1:15 pupil-teacher ratio, we ensure individualised attention while developing core academic skills. Our Christian values-based approach fosters personal growth, creativity, and community responsibility.
Special Needs Support
We provide targeted literacy and numeracy support through a dedicated full-time teacher. Our inclusive environment implements tailored programmes for children requiring additional assistance, ensuring equal learning opportunities for all pupils. This support extends across all year groups.
Extracurricular Activities
Our extracurricular programme includes sports coaching, creative workshops, and community projects. Activities like the Roots of Empathy initiative and cross-country teams operate after regular school hours, enhancing pupils' social and physical development.
Parent Communication
The Schools NI App facilitates real-time communication with parents, providing updates on school news, events, and private messages. This digital platform ensures timely information sharing and strengthens home-school partnerships through accessible mobile technology.
Christian Education
Religious education forms a core curriculum component, focusing on Christian values and spiritual development. Our approach recognises each child's worth through self-respect and understanding, creating a community where all members contribute meaningfully.
People
Mrs Roisin Darcy
Principal
Mrs Darcy leads Christ the King Primary School with a commitment to educational excellence grounded in Christian values. She oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and community engagement, ensuring every child achieves their full potential in a supportive learning environment.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide education for children from Nursery through Year 7 (ages 3-11).
What is your pupil-teacher ratio?
Our school maintains a 1:15 pupil-teacher ratio with classroom assistants in all classes.
How do you support special educational needs?
We have a dedicated full-time teacher for literacy and numeracy support and implement tailored programmes.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Schools NI App for real-time updates, messages, and event notifications.
What curriculum do you follow?
We deliver the Northern Ireland Curriculum across six learning areas with cross-curricular skills.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer sports programmes, community projects, and enrichment activities like the Roots of Empathy initiative.
