A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person and a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints.
Pope Benedict XVI
Our Lady's is a school where children can encounter Jesus Christ, His love and His truth. Our Catholic faith is at the very heart of all that we do. Our faith is lived through daily experiences within our school, permeating every aspect of school life and rooted in Gospel values. We provide rich opportunities for children to encounter God and deepen their relationship with Him.
Our school community is one where faith is lived, celebrated and witnessed daily, enabling pupils and adults to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ and to recognise God’s loving presence in their lives.
Our mission is to support parents as the first educators of their children in faith, forming pupils who are:
The Catholic identity of Our Lady’s School is explicit, shared and understood by pupils, staff, governors and families. It shapes relationships, decision-making, policies and practice across the whole school.
The ethos of Our Lady’s School is characterised by:
Pupils understand that how they treat others reflects their faith. Behaviour is exemplary because it is underpinned by a shared moral vision shaped by Catholic teaching.
Prayer and worship are integral to daily life at Our Lady’s School and are central to the spiritual development of all pupils.
Pupils experience a rich variety of prayer, including:
Worship is purposeful, reverent and inclusive, enabling pupils to grow in confidence, independence and spiritual maturity.
Religious Education is the core of the curriculum and is taught with clarity, depth and fidelity to Church teaching.
Through Religious Education, pupils become religiously literate, able to:
Faith formation is woven throughout the wider curriculum and school life, ensuring that learning is informed by Gospel values.
Pupils are encouraged to put faith into action through living out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, including:
Charitable work, fundraising and outreach help pupils understand their responsibility to contribute positively to the world.
Pupils play an active and valued role in shaping the Catholic Life of the school. They lead prayer, plan worship, support charitable initiatives and act as role models for others.
This leadership develops confidence, responsibility and a strong sense of ownership of faith.
Our Lady’s School is an inclusive Catholic community where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected.
All pupils, regardless of background or ability, are supported to participate fully in the Catholic life of the school and to grow spiritually in a way that is meaningful for them.
We work in close partnership with parents, recognising them as the first educators of their children in faith.
Our strong relationship with Our Lady Queen of the Martyrs Parish enriches school life through worship, sacramental preparation and celebration of the liturgical year. Governors actively support and challenge leaders to ensure the Catholic Life of the school continues to flourish.
The Catholic Life of Our Lady’s School has a clear and measurable impact. Pupils are confident, reflective and compassionate young people who understand how faith shapes their choices and actions.
They leave Our Lady’s School equipped with strong moral values, a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to living out the Gospel, responding to Christ’s call:
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
John 13:34