"Love your neighbour as yourself" 

                                                 Luke 10:27

St Mary's CE Primary School is a small, village primary school at the heart of its local community, which comprises of Portbury, Portishead, Pill and surrounding villages. We have approximately 90 children organised over 4 mixed-age classes. Our size helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We are very fortunate to have a rich outdoor environment, which includes our field, conservation area and orchard and our new vegetable plot, all providing many exciting learning opportunities.

We are very fortunate to have a rich outdoor environment, which includes our field, conservation area and orchard and our new vegetable plot, all providing many exciting learning opportunities.

In our school we recognise that we are stronger when we work and learn together. When you "Love your neighbour as yourself" Luke 10:27

Children flourish at our school in an environment where they are celebrated both as an individuals and for the contribution they make to our community.  As a close, family-feel community, we pride ourselves on the quality of the relationships between children, parents and staff and the wider community including the church and local residents. Our Nurture Accreditation makes clear our commitment to developing every individual to be their very best within an exciting and engaging curriculum. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect, as unique individuals, supporting and challenging them to aim high and motivate them to do their best at all times. We provide our children, and staff, with a caring and nurturing environment they all truly deserve.

In our school we recognise that we are stronger when we work and learn together. When you "Love your neighbour as yourself" Luke 10:27

Children are celebrated as individuals and known by all in the school community. We support and challenge the children to aim high and motivate them to do their best at all times. As a close, family-feel community, we pride ourselves on the quality of the relationships between children, parents and staff and the wider community including the church and local residents.

Choosing a school which will provide the best education for your child is one of the most important decisions that a parent has to make.  This website is intended to give you the information to help you make the best choice. Please contact the school office if you would like any further information or to arrange a visit.

We look forward to hearing from you,

 

Mrs Victoria Sheppard

Head of School

 

Mission Statement

We aim for all our children to ….

• have a sensitive, considerate and respectful attitude towards others
• understand and appreciate Christian values
• be proud of their school and their achievements
• be able to work co-operatively, collaboratively and independently
• be enthusiastic learners and confident in applying their skills
• develop an enquiry based approach, to become lifelong learners
• have essential skills in literacy, numeracy and information technology
• achieve the highest standards of which they are capable
• extend themselves in mind, body and spirit

To achieve these aims for our children we will ….

• give clear, challenging but achievable objectives that are shared with the child
• complete careful planning which includes continuity, progression and differentiation, using assessment to target learning needs
• provide a stimulating, organised, learning environment with appropriate resources
• give clear instructions; provide achievable tasks, with perceptive teaching and supportive guidance
• ensure all areas of the curriculum are covered for all pupils and provide a variety of activities to challenge and extend learning
• plan opportunities for children to ask questions, teach strategies and provide resources for them to find answers
• use a range of teaching approaches and plan for different learning styles
• involve parents and carers in school life
• promote the development and use of the children’s self evaluation skills
• give praise and recognition for effort, achievement or talent
• give clear guidelines on acceptable and unacceptable behaviour through the behaviour policy and encourage children to take responsibility for their actions
• encourage children to take an active and responsible part in decision-making
• set a good example in the way we behave towards others and give children opportunities to explore Christian values and develop their spirituality
• work together collaboratively as a community and strive for continuous improvement in all we do