Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Catholic Primary School in Yate
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since 1974, rooted in the teachings of Christ and the values of the Catholic faith. Our mission, 'Journeying Together, the St Paul's Way,' reflects our commitment to fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community cohesion. With a diverse student body representing 17 countries and 15 languages, we provide a curriculum that meets national standards while emphasizing moral development, British values, and global citizenship.Our staff, governors, and parents work collaboratively to ensure every child reaches their full potential, supported by a broad range of extracurricular activities, wellbeing initiatives, and partnerships with local organizations. Recognized for outstanding pastoral care and academic achievement, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn.
Services
Primary Education
Wrap-Around Care
SEN Support
School Meals
Uniform Provision
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer a values-driven Catholic education with 50 years of heritage
- Our curriculum integrates academic excellence with spiritual and moral growth
- We support diverse learners with 27% EAL students and SEN provision
- Recognized for outstanding pastoral care and community engagement
- We maintain strong academic results with tailored pupil progress monitoring
What people say
Excellent teachers
Strong values
Welcoming environment
Good SEN support
Engaging curriculum
Services
Primary Education
St Paul's Catholic Primary School delivers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum and Catholic education standards. Our program develops academic, spiritual, and social skills through innovative teaching methods and values-based learning. Students benefit from specialist subject leaders, nurture groups, and regular progress assessments to ensure individual growth and achievement.
Wrap-Around Care
Our wrap-around care provision includes breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school clubs until 4:30pm, with extended hours available through Swift Sports Coaching until 5:45pm. Activities combine educational support with social development in a safe, supervised environment.
SEN Support
Special Educational Needs provision includes dedicated SENCo Mrs Tia Liuhka-Stevenson, personalized learning plans, and specialist interventions. We work closely with external professionals to support children with diverse learning needs across our inclusive school community.
School Meals
Nutritious school meals are provided through School Food United, offering three-week rotating menus with salad bar options. The system accommodates dietary requirements while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and allergen controls for all students.
Uniform Provision
We maintain a smart uniform policy with navy blue and white colours, available through approved supplier Monkhouse Schoolwear. The dress code promotes equality while allowing seasonal variations and optional accessories for personal expression.
People
Mrs Maxine Sewell
Headteacher
Mrs Sewell leads St Paul's Catholic Primary School with over two decades of educational leadership experience, focusing on values-based education and community engagement.
Mrs Tia Liuhka-Stevenson
SEN Coordinator
Mrs Liuhka-Stevenson oversees special educational needs provision, implementing tailored support strategies and coordinating multi-agency partnerships to address diverse learning requirements.
Questions
What makes St Paul's Catholic Primary School unique?
Our Catholic values-driven education combines academic excellence with spiritual development, serving a diverse community with 15 languages and 17 countries represented.
How does the school support special educational needs?
We provide tailored SEN support through Mrs Tia Liuhka-Stevenson, with specialized interventions and partnerships with external specialists for personalized learning plans.
What wrap-around care options are available?
We offer breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school clubs until 4:30pm, with extended care until 5:45pm through our partnership with Swift Sports Coaching.
How are school meals managed?
Meals are ordered via School Food United system, with options for universal free school meals, dietary requirements, and a salad bar available daily.
What is the school's attendance policy?
We follow strict DfE guidelines with fines for unauthorised absences, but prioritise support through Parent Link Worker Mrs Dinning to address attendance barriers.
