Values and Ethos

At St Mary's, our values and ethos are firmly rooted in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Jesus. Our Mission Statement, "Jesus told us to love God and love one another," underpins all aspects of school life and guides how we treat one another with respect, kindness and care. Our vision was developed collaboratively with staff and pupils and shared with all stakeholders, ensuring it reflects the aspirations of our whole school community. Through our vision and mission, we strive to create a loving and inclusive environment where every child is recognised as a unique child of God, encouraged to achieve their full potential, celebrate diversity, care for God's world and make a positive contribution to society.

Our School Mission

At St Mary’s, we are one loving and inclusive family rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We treat everyone with kindness, respect, forgiveness and compassion so that all feel safe, valued and are celebrated as a unique child of God.

We believe everyone can grow and succeed through hard work, resilience and a positive mindset, trying our best, never giving up, and knowing that mistakes help us learn.  We encourage each other to be ambitious, confident and proud of our achievements.

We provide rich life experiences, meaningful challenges and opportunities for collaboration so that our children become confident, connected and optimistic learners.

Together, as Stewards of the Earth, we care for one another, celebrate diversity and look after God’s world. Guided by faith and hope, we strive to make a positive difference in our school, our community and the wider world.