Business Details
Catholic Primary Education in Manchester
St Edmund's Rc Primary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds through Catholic education since its establishment. Our institution combines spiritual growth with academic excellence, guided by a team of experienced educators committed to fostering a safe and stimulating learning environment. We prioritise individualised support for every child, working in partnership with families to develop each student's full potential.Our curriculum is designed to cultivate knowledge, skills, and Christian values, preparing children to become responsible citizens in a diverse society. With strong safeguarding protocols and a focus on holistic development, we ensure every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Services
Catholic Primary Education
Special Educational Needs Support
Safeguarding Training
Parent Partnership Programmes
Curriculum Enrichment Activities
Highlights and features
- We integrate Catholic values with academic excellence in daily teaching
- Our experienced staff provide tailored support for individual learning needs
- We maintain strong home-school partnerships for student success
- Our safeguarding policies exceed statutory requirements
- We offer a broad curriculum with specialist subject focus areas
Services
Catholic Primary Education
Our Catholic education programme integrates religious values with national curriculum standards. Students receive daily spiritual instruction alongside core academic subjects, supported by specialist teachers in music, languages, and physical education. The programme prepares children for sacramental participation while maintaining rigorous academic achievement.
Special Educational Needs Support
Tailored support for children with special educational needs includes individual learning plans and specialist staff. We work closely with external agencies to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioural support. Our inclusive approach ensures all children access the full curriculum with appropriate adaptations.
Safeguarding Training
Comprehensive safeguarding protocols protect children through staff training, visitor screening, and incident reporting systems. We maintain partnerships with local authorities and follow diocesan guidelines to ensure child welfare remains paramount in all school activities and decision-making processes.
People
Mrs A Clinton
Headteacher
Experienced educational leader with over 15 years in primary school management, specialising in Catholic education and curriculum development across Manchester schools.
Mr P McMahon
Executive Headteacher
Strategic leader overseeing school operations with extensive experience in faith-based education and staff development across multiple Church of England institutions.
Mrs Y Kinsey
Chair of Governors
Governance expert with 10+ years' experience in school board leadership, focusing on policy development and compliance with Catholic education standards.
Questions
What denominational requirements exist for admission?
As a Catholic school, we prioritise children from practising Catholic families, though we welcome applications from all faith backgrounds.
How do you support children with special educational needs?
Our SENCo develops individual education plans with regular progress reviews, supported by specialist teaching assistants and external therapists.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We maintain enhanced DBS checks, visitor protocols, and mandatory staff training, with a dedicated safeguarding governor oversight.
How are parents involved in school activities?
We offer regular parent-teacher meetings, family learning workshops, and volunteer opportunities through our active PTA network.
